The Afghan army on Tuesday launched a counter-offensive to retake Kunduz from the Taliban, a day after insurgents overran the strategic northern city.
“Afghan army reinforcements began the operation to recapture Kunduz city at 8:00 am (0330 GMT) today,” the defence ministry said in a statement. “The police headquarters and city prison have been retaken.”
The US has carried out an air strike on the city, according to NATO.
“US forces conducted an airstrike in Kunduz province… to eliminate a threat to Afghan and coalition forces,” a NATO statement said.