Meanwhile, sources close to Juma Khan Fateh told that their forces have completed preparations for the expected confrontation with the southern Taliban forces.
Local sources claims that Taliban helicopters have been continuously transporting fresh troops and military equipment to the Darwazha area as preparations intensify for fighting against forces loyal to Juma Khan Fateh.
According to the Afghanistan United Front, two Taliban fighters were killed during the group's recent operation in Badghis Province.
They also shared the video of attack on social media.
Sources affiliated with the United Front, led by former Afghan army commander Sami Sadat, told Afghanistan International that the group has begun armed operations in Kandahar Province, the stronghold of Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
According to the group, its fighters targeted Taliban forces along the Kandahar–Spin Boldak route. Footage said to be related to the attack has also been circulated on social media.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) claimed that its fighters carried out a coordinated ambush on a route leading to Zebak District in Badakhshan Province, targeting a group of foreign terrorists aligned with the Taliban. According to the group, the individuals were travelling to the area to take part in operations against AFF forces.
The AFF stated that two of the terrorists were killed and three others were wounded during the operation. The group further argued that the involvement of foreign terrorists alongside the Taliban highlights ongoing concerns about the presence of transnational terrorist networks in Afghanistan.
Sources in Badakhshan Province reported that clashes between Taliban forces and fighters from the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) have resumed in Zebak District, with helicopters seen operating over the area.
According to the reports, a Taliban convoy travelling toward the front lines was ambushed in the village of Sanglich on Friday night, resulting in heavy casualties.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) claimed that its fighters launched missile attacks against Kunduz Military Airport at around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. According to the group, the strikes were carried out using intelligence gathered on Taliban movements and coincided with preparations for the deployment of Taliban fighters to Badakhshan Province. The AFF also stated that helicopters allegedly transporting Taliban personnel were targeted during the operation.
The group claimed that the attacks caused significant casualties and damage, although the exact number of those killed or wounded has not been disclosed. The AFF further stated that the Taliban has recently increased the movement of personnel and supplies to areas where the group remains active.
According to local sources, four Taliban members were targeted in an armed attack in the Ganj-e Bazar area of Sar-e Pol city, the capital of Sar-e Pol Province. The reports state that one Taliban member, identified as Qahar, was killed, while three others were wounded.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) claimed its fighters repelled multiple Taliban assaults in Zebak District, Badakhshan Province, at around 10:00 p.m. on 27 July 2026.
According to the group, AFF fighters launched coordinated counterattacks from two directions after the failed Taliban offensive, forcing Taliban forces to retreat. The AFF claimed that 5 Taliban fighters were killed and 4 others wounded during the clashes, while stating that its own forces suffered no casualties.
According to local sources, Zabihullah Amiri the Taliban's head of intelligence and culture in Badakhshan Province, was targeted in an armed attack on Tuesday morning. The reports claim he was killed in the attack, although the Taliban has not yet confirmed or denied the incident.
According to local sources, Zabihullah Amiri the Taliban's head of intelligence and culture in Badakhshan Province, was targeted in an armed attack on Tuesday morning. The reports claim he was killed in the attack, although the Taliban has not yet confirmed or denied the incident.
The National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan claimed its fighters carried out an overnight attack on a Taliban outpost in Kiran Minjan District, Badakhshan Province, on the night of 26 July. According to the NRF, the operation resulted in Taliban casualties, with three members reported killed or wounded.
AFF has announced the continuation of clashes with Taliban forces in Badakhshan and claimed that their forces have inflicted heavy casualties on the Taliban.
Andarab resistance fighters launched rocket attacks on Taliban positions in the Kaseh Tarash and Khayr Darah areas of Qasan Valley, Dah-e Salahan District, Andarab, at approximately 21:30 local time.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) claimed its fighters launched an offensive against a Taliban checkpoint in the village of Kasa Dara, Qasan-e Andarab District, Baghlan Province, on the evening of 25 July 2026.
According to the group, the assault lasted for more than an hour, with AFF fighters attacking the position from two directions using rockets and light weapons. The AFF said the attack inflicted casualties on Taliban forces, although the exact number of those killed or wounded has not been confirmed.