Taliban attacks kill 14 police officers in eastern Afghanistan
What's the story
An Afghan official said at least 14 police officers have been killed after Taliban attacked several districts in eastern Ghazni province.
The police chief and a reserve police commander were among the seven killed in Dih Yak, said provincial council member Hassan Reza Yusoufi.
Another seven were killed in Jaghatu district.
The attacks started last night and were still continuing today.
Casualties
More than 20 casualties among security forces
According to the head of provincial council in Ghazni Lafita Akbar, Taliban stormed several checkpoints in Dih Yak and Jaghatu districts.
There are more than 20 casualties among security forces.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The Taliban spokesman claimed the Jaghatu district headquarters as well as police checkpoints in Dih Yak were captured.