The Taliban armed group on Monday seized partial control of the northeastern Afghan city of Kunduz on their third attempt this year.

The Taliban armed group on Monday seized partial control of the northeastern Afghan city of Kunduz on their third attempt this year, witnesses said.

"The Taliban have taken over our neighborhood, which is part of Kunduz city, I can see their fighters all around," an eyewitness in the city said.

A senior tribal elder said the Taliban had gained control of one of the city's districts, while a second elder added his house was now around 100 meters from their forward line.

Government officials denied the reports and said they are battling the insurgents on the city's outskirts.