A group of Taliban militants attacked security forces’ outposts in Burka district in Baghlan province at mid-night on Thursday, security sources confirmed on Friday.

The sources said the Taliban has arrived close to the district governor’s office and heavy clashes are ongoing between government forces and the militants.

Sources have said that the Taliban fighters have entered the Baghlan district through Takhar and Kunduz provinces.

Reinforcements have arrived at the area to help government forces in the district.

The sources said that at least 30 Taliban militants were killed in the battle.

According to the sources, up to 20 Afghan soldiers were killed or wounded in the clashes.

On Thursday, security officials in Baghlan said Taliban militants have suffered a heavy casualty toll in the province and have been pushed back by government forces in the past two weeks following the launch of their summer offensive.

The officials said the Taliban’s offensive in Baghlan has so far failed and the province has become a “grave” for the fighters of the group.

“We are fully prepared. The enemy has been pushed back so far. We assure the Baghlan residents that we will ensure their safety,” said Colonel Ziauddin, Commander of the First Battalion of the Afghan National Army’s Second Regiment in Baghlan.

“All military convoys have safely passed through the cleared areas of Baghlan,” he added.

Baghlan police also confirmed that the militants suffered heavy losses in the battle which started two weeks ago.