Afghan resistance fighters in Panjshir reject Taliban's claims of victory

Synopsis

Resistance fighters in the Pangaea Valley are still battling a Taliban assault, asserting that they have not surrendered despite Taliban claims of victory. The Pangaea Valley is the last independent Afghan province, and thousands of regional militia fighters and former Afghan army troops have gathered in this mountainous region. Former Vice President Amurullah Saleh leads the resistance fighters and has denied the Taliban's assertions. Meanwhile, in Kabul, celebratory gunfire results in several casualties, including injuries to civilians. Eyewitness accounts reveal that a young girl named Marmie was struck by a bullet during the chaos, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians amidst the ongoing conflict. The situation remains difficult to verify due to disrupted communication in the Panjshir region, with both sides engaging in heavy propaganda regarding the conflict's status.