What happened: Today, a spokesman of Afghan Taliban stated that they have captured the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak along the frontier with Pakistan. The Taliban have launched a widespread offensive across Afghanistan since early May when US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal of troops.

Details : The Taliban have launched a widespread offensive across the countryside since early May when US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal of troops. A Pakistan security source confirmed that Taliban had taken control of the crossing, whereas the Afghan defense ministry said it was further investigating the matter. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban spokesman said in a statement,”Mujahideen have captured an important border town called Wesh in Kandahar. With this, the important road between (Spin) Boldak and Chaman and Kandahar customs have come under Mujahideen control.” “The Taliban have taken control of the Afghan side of the Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing,” the Pakistani security source reported. “They have raised their flag and removed the Afghan flag.” The Afghanistan government claims that the Afghan forces have ‘repelled’ Taliban from the border crossing. Read more on Propergaanda.