Afghan special forces are being deployed to the strategically-important city of Kunduz, where heavy fighting is underway.
Taliban forces have seized control of half of the city, occupying government buildings and a prison.
Hundreds of inmates have been freed.
In a key northern position, Kunduz is strategically important for the government.
Source: Kunduz: Afghan special forces sent to city stormed by the Taliban | euronews, world news