Two killed by Taliban's celebratory gunfire

(News 1st): Celebratory gunfire rang out in the capital Kabul overnight as rumours spread that the valley had fallen. The Emergency Hospital in Kabul said two people were killed and 20 wounded by the salvos, as the Taliban tweeted a stern admonishment warning its fighters to stop. “Avoid firing in the air and thank God instead,” said chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the new regime’s information minister said. “The weapons and bullets given to you are public property. No one has the right to waste them. The bullets can also harm civilians, don’t shoot in vain.” Meanwhile, in Panjshir, former Vice-President Amrullah Saleh, holed out alongside Ahmad Massoud – the son of anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud – admitted the perilous position of the National Resistance Front (NRF). “The situation is difficult, we have been under invasion,” Saleh said in a video message. “The resistance is continuing and will continue.” Taliban and resistance tweets suggested the key district of Paryan had changed hands several times in the last few days, however not verified.