How do Afghanistan forces and Taliban compare?

Afghan Forces Stop Taliban Attack On India-Built Salma Dam

The Afghan forces thwarted the Taliban's attack on India-built Salma Dam in Herat province, said the Afghan government, adding that the terror group has "suffered heavy casualties and fled the area as a result of counter-attacks".

Taliban Bid to Blow up India-Built Dam Foiled in Afghanistan – Video

Emboldened by the withdrawal of the US forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban* has intensified its fight to gain control of key cities and border areas.

How do the Afghan forces and the Taliban compare?

South Asia News: KABUL: The Taliban now control around half of Afghanistan's districts after lightning offensives in the months since foreign troops began their final .

Afghanistan: Taliban attack on India-built Salma Dam 'failed' as result of Afghan forces counter

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 4 (ANI): The Afghan forces thwarted the Taliban's attack on India-built Salma Dam in Herat province, said the Afghan government, adding that the terror group has "suffered heavy casualties and fled the area as a result of counter-attacks".

How do the Afghan forces and the Taliban compare?

* The combat forces available on any given day are likely around 180,000, according to an estimate by Jonathan Schroden of military think tank CNA

How do Afghanistan forces and Taliban compare?

Analysts and officials say a Taliban victory is far from guaranteed, pointing to the resources of Afghan defence forces.