Dozens of Afghan troops dead in Taliban base attack

‘The Afghan army has ended a Taliban attack on one of its bases that killed at least 70 soldiers, according to military officials.
Fighting lasted several hours in the northern Balkh province.
An army spokesman said the insurgents targeted those leaving Friday prayers at the base’s mosque, as well as others in a canteen.
The Taliban claimed the attack in a statement, and said they used suicide bombers to breach the defences.’
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