This is despite the fact that the level of violence in the country has increased despite peace efforts.
Six army soldiers and three policemen have been killed in a clash with the Taliban in northern Takhar province.
A source said today (Monday, September 21) that four soldiers were injured in the clash.
According to the source, the clash started last night in Nawababad village of Dasht-e-Kala district when the Taliban attacked the posts of Afghan forces.
"The clashes lasted for an hour and the Taliban also suffered casualties, but the exact number is not clear," the source said.
Local officials and the Taliban have not yet commented.
This is despite the fact that the level of violence in the country has increased despite peace efforts.
Zalmai Khalilzad, the US special envoy for the Afghan peace process, said violence in Afghanistan had risen sharply in recent days.
Khalilzad added that the escalation of violence was "regrettable" and that Afghans and scores of civilians were being killed in the clashes.
