RESISTANCE fighters have reportedly killed dozens of Taliban militants as the Islamists launched an assault on their mountain fortress.

Heavy fighting has been reported to have broken out along the fringes of the Panjshir Valley - the last region holding out against the extremist group.RESISTANCE fighters have reportedly killed dozens of Taliban militants as the Islamists launched an assault on their mountain fortress.

Heavy fighting has been reported to have broken out along the fringes of the Panjshir Valley - the last region holding out against the extremist group.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, a senior Taliban official, this morning said talks with the resistance have collapsed - but continued to call for their surrender so they can join the "Islamic Emirate".

Casualties have been reported on both sides, but the Taliban are reported to have potentially lost dozens of fighters in a series of assaults on the seemingly impenetrable fortress.

The valley, an area just 80 miles north of Kabul, is regarded as a natural stronghold which has never been conquered due its mountainous sides and narrow roads - fending off the Soviets in the 80s and the Taliban in the 90s.

The narrow valley is still littered with the remnants of armoured vehicles - echoes of the unsuccessful attacks launched by the Russians.

Thousands of anti-Taliban fighters have gathered in the 1,400 square mile bastion - and have become known as the "Lions of Panjshir".

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‘Lions of Panjshir’ kill ‘dozens of Taliban & stockpile stadium full of weapons’ as terror group launches final assault
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