Taliban Helicopter “Shot Down” by Fateh’s Fighters in Nusay District

A Taliban military helicopter crashed around central Nusay district in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province on Thursday, Aug. 13, according to local sources. Afghanistan International reported that the helicopter was shot down by fighters loyal to Juma Khan Fateh, a dissident Taliban commander. Some sources said everyone aboard was killed, though the outlet could not independently verify casualties. The report also said Fateh’s fighters fired at the helicopter from higher ground during ongoing clashes that have lasted two days.