Taliban insurgents on Tuesday morning increased their attacks on Farah city and heavy clashes are ongoing, local officials said.
Members of the Provincial Council and civil society activists said that the Taliban has taken control of the gateway to the city and destroyed the road, cutting off access into the provincial capital.
In the meantime, security officials said that clashes between security forces and insurgents are underway in the city.
However, the ongoing situation has raised concerns among residents as insurgents advance on the city, according to local officials.
There are no reports regarding casualties.
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