The Taliban staged attacks and other “violent activities” in at least 22 provinces over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense said on October 27, reports Tolo News. “The Taliban staged attacks on the security outposts and check points of the Afghan security forces in 22 provinces over the past 24 hours, but the brave members of the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces repelled all the attacks and foiled their evil plans. The security forces also inflicted heavy casualties to the insurgents,” said Rohullah Ahmadzai, a Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense.