KABUL, Afghanistan — The Latest on the war in Afghanistan (all times local):3:30 p.m.Afghan officials say the Taliban have attacked checkpoints in the northern Faryab province, killing at least 22 Afghan forces. He says another 20 Afghan forces were wounded in the attack. The Taliban effectively control nearly half the country and launch near-daily attacks on Afghan security forces. He says a number of soldiers tried to flee, without providing an exact number. The Taliban effectively control nearly half the country and attack Afghan security forces on a daily basis.

Source: Washington Post March 17, 2019 11:15 UTC