There have been reports that the Taliban has captured two provincial capitals.
What needs to be done
Spread word amongst the local population there that the Afghan Government is planning a major offensive to free those areas and hence to avoid unnecessary civilian deaths they are advised to temporarily vacate the cities.
Then after getting verified information that most of the local civilian population have vacated the areas
Bomb the city in the night and kill the Taliban like rats. Even if the whole city
needs to be bombed to smithereens, do it. The dead bodies of the Taliban should litter the streets. The message to the Taliban - even if you manage to capture the cities and towns, you will not be able to retain it.
Meanwhile the pressure on the Pak army should be stepped up. Start targeted killing of middle rank Army officers.
Taliban is very complex issue.
Taliban are pashtuns and most of them serving in Afghanistan army surrenders when Taliban comes.
If this type of massacre happens pashtuns will rise against Afghan government and it will create more issues.
All depends on iran if iran agrees to open route Afghan army can easily fight for 10 years and Taliban can never capture kabul.
They just need ammunition
If iran refuses kabul will fall in 1-2 years.
Russia has already refused to support under China pressure.