The clashes between Security Forces and Taliban have advanced further towards PD3 of the Lashkargah city the provincial capital of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News on October 19. “Today (Saturday) the fourth police district (PD4) fell (to militants). The frontline is in PD3. We are here at the frontline until our last breath,” said Sayed Mohammad, a police soldier. According to figures by security agencies, more than 300 Taliban members, over 30 security personnel and 10 civilians have been killed and wounded in Helmand clashes in the last 10 days. Security forces said their operations to retake areas from the Taliban are moving forward slowly, in order to protect civilians. “There is the issue of public benefit. The enemy has damaged it. Therefore, we don’t want to harm civilians and we move forward slowly,” said Khalil-Ur-Rahman, Helmand Police chief.