HERAT: The Taliban have captured 58 Afghan border soldiers, the defence ministry said on Monday, after days of fighting which saw dozens of troops briefly chased into neighbouring Turkmenistaninfo-icon.

The ministry statement came after reports of days of fighting in Bala Marghab district of Badghis province.

"Unfortunately, 58 BSS (border security soldiers) are captured by the enemies," a defence ministry tweet said on Monday, adding "Search Ops will continue until we release them".