Sources from the National Resistance Front (NRF) confirmed to Afghanistan International that Abdul Samad Kohgaday, also known as Commander Hamza, a commander of the NRF, was killed in a battle with the Taliban.

According to sources, Commander Hamza was ambushed by the Taliban in Kohgaday village, Nahrin District, Baghlan.

The source added that at least one of Commander Hamza's companions was also killed in the battle.

Both the Taliban and the National Resistance Front have yet to officially comment on the incident.

The Resistance News Agency, affiliated with the NRF, recently released a video on social media showing Abdul Samad Kohgaday in the mountains of his native place Nahrin. In the video, Commander Hamza emphasised on the continuation of resistance against the Taliban.