April 25 Faryab Province: one pro-government militia killed

Pro-government militia members ambushed the Taliban in Khowaja Sabz Posh District. During the one hour of fighting one pro-government militia member was killed and another was wounded.

April 22 Paktika Province: one civilian killed

A woman was killed during a military operation conducted by American Special Forces in the Sarawza District. Local authorities claimed that six members of the Taliban were also killed in the operation.

April 22 Khost Province: two civilians killed

Two civilians were killed and six others were arrested during a military operation of American forces in Alisher District. The operation was not coordinated with local officials in the province.

April 20 Takhar Province: one civilian killed

The Taliban ambushed a convoy of Afghan forces in the Kokcha Bridge area of Khwaja Ghar District. During the clashes, a civilian was killed in the crossfire.

April 20 Kabul Province: seven civilians and three police killed

At least seven civilians and three police officers were killed in an attack on the Afghan communications ministry in central Kabul. Another eight civilians were wounded. The attack began shortly before midday when a suicide bomb detonated at the entrance to the multistory building that houses the ministry, followed by gunfire that could be heard over a mile away. The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack.