Security forces on Thursday continued to conduct military operations in different parts of Kunduz city and troops are slowly pushing back the insurgents in the eastern suburbs.
According to a source, insurgents ramped up attacks in the third district, in Zakhil and Banda-e-Imam areas overnight but faced strong offensives by security forces.
On Thursday morning, heavy clashes were ongoing on the Kabul-Kunduz highway, Zakhil and Shir Khan Bander and thousands of residents were desperately trying to flee the city.
As shops remain largely closed, food is scarce. Prices have skyrocketed including that of transport, food and recharge cards for mobile phones.
Residents have spoken out about the latest crisis and criticized government for "doing nothing to change the situation."
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