At least nine insurgents were killed and one injured on Nadali-Garmser 601 highway over the past 24 hours.
A press release from Helmand governor’s office stated that seven insurgents were killed and one injured in a foreign forces’ airstrike in Nadali district.
The statement added that two insurgents were killed in an airstrike in Garmser district.
The statement further stated that 22 different types of mines were also discovered and defused during the operation.
Armed anti-government groups are yet to comment on the statement.
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