Clashes intensified for the third day in southern parts of Herat as Taliban advanced to towards the central parts on Saturday, leading to displacement of hundreds of people.

Security forces said the Taliban is using people’s houses and gardens as a shield, something that officials said has slowed down military operations.

Host: Karim Amini

Panelists:

Humayoun Shaheedzada, MP

Rohullah Ahmadzai, Defense Ministry's spokesman