Afghan officials have blamed the Taliban for attacking their security checkpoints in northern Sari Pul province, leaving at least seven members of their forces dead.
The insurgents also abducted two members of the force and left five wounded, officials said, adding that four Taliban fighters were killed in the gun battle.
The troops were in charge of providing security for fuel wells in the area.
The Taliban is yet to claim responsibility for Sunday's attacks.
US, Iran sign interim ceasefire agreement
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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's support for peace deal
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Trump threatens to resume bombing ahead of Iran peace deal signing
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UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children
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Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world's longest direct commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney eliminating the traditional stopover on the 'Kangaroo Route'.
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