The Taliban militants suffered heavy casualties after attacking the security posts in Khwaja Sabzposh district of Faryab province.

The 209th Shaheen Corps said in a statement the Taliban militants attacked the security posts in Rekreshan area of the district on Tuesday evening.

The statement further added the security forces effectively responded to the attack, killing 19 militants and wounding at least 16 others.

The 209th Shaheen Corps also added that two security personnel also lost their lives during the exchange of fire which lasted for almost one hour.

Meanwhile, the 209th Shaheen Corps said the security forces confiscated various weapons besides inflicting heavy casualties on militants and repulsing their attack.