On May 15, 2018, in the early hours, Taliban forces launched a major attack on Farah City. According to Governor Salangi, the first day of fighting resulted in approximately 300 Taliban, 15 soldiers, 10 policemen, and 5 civilians killed, though these figures were likely underestimated. The Taliban disputed the casualty figures, claiming their losses were only in single digits. Independent sources estimated that 180 people had been killed from all sides during the battle, though without differentiating casualties by faction.