Battle of Kunduz (2016)
Part of theWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Date 3–12 October 2016[2] (1 week and 2 days) Location Kunduz,Kunduz Province,Afghanistan 36°43′43″N68°52′05″E / 36.728611°N 68.868056°E /36.728611; 68.868056 Result Afghan victory
Belligerents
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Supported by: RS:[1] United States	Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Gen. Kassim Jangal Bagh(Kunduz provincial police chief)	Abdul Salam Baryali
Strength
100 special forces 1,000soldiers Unknown number ofpolice forces	Unknown
Casualties and losses
40+ killed unknown wounded	90+ killed and dozens injured
200 civilian casualties 24,000 people displaced[3]
class=notpageimage| Kunduz within Afghanistan

TheBattle of Kunduz occurred on 3 October 2016 in the Afghan city ofKunduz betweenAfghan National Security Forces andTaliban insurgents. It occurred exactly a year after the2015 battle when the Taliban briefly controlled the city.

According to the Taliban, a four pronged attack was launched on Kunduz on the morning of 3 October 2016. They later claimed to have seized several checkpoints and the city's roundabout. Afghanistan special forces were flown in fromKabul to assist in securing the city. By the evening the local police chief, Kassim Jangal Bagh, told the press that the city center was in government hands, a statement later backed by theNATO–ledResolute Support Mission.^[4] He also said that a full counteroffensive had been launched to clear the area. It was reported that fighting persisted near the governor's compound, the local police headquarters, and the localNational Directorate of Security headquarters. TheMinistry of the Interior stated that at least one police officer was killed and four more were wounded.^[4] A member of parliament who represented the area say that Taliban had overrun parts of the city and taken control of the city center.^[5]

On 4 October, Afghan forces managed to regain control of the city center.^[6]

On 12 October, Afghan security forces cleared Kunduz of Taliban fighters after more than a week of fighting.^[2]

According to the Kunduz provincial health director, at least 151 were wounded and one was killed.^{[citation needed]}

• Taliban insurgency

36°44′00″N68°52′00″E / 36.7333°N 68.8667°E /36.7333; 68.8667

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