KABUL, Aug 15, 2021 (BSS/AFP) - The Taliban said Sunday that their activists have entered multiple districts in the Afghan capital Kabul, while sources said they had also taken over the presidential palace, hours after leader Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
"Military units of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has entered Kabul city to ensure security," Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid tweeted, adding that "their advance is continuing normally".
Three senior Taliban sources also told AFP that the insurgents had taken control of the presidential palace.