Taliban claims control over Kandahar-Herat, US to send 3,000 extra troops within 48 hours to evacuate embassy staff

Taliban claims control over Kandahar-Herat, US to send 3,000 extra troops within 48 hours to evacuate embassy staff

The capture of Kandahar and Herat - the country`s second and third largest cities - would represent the Taliban`s two biggest military victories since they began a broad offensive in May.