Fighting overnight, with US and government airstrikes on Taliban positions as both sides dig in
Intense fighting has continued in Afghanistan’s key southern provincial capital of Lashkar Gah between the Taliban and government forces as the hardline Islamist group pushes on with its efforts to seize the city.
Amid fears the city was in imminent danger of falling, clashes continued throughout the night as US and Afghan airstrikes pounded Taliban positions, with both sides digging into positions in public buildings and residents being warned to stay indoors.
