12 Taleban Commanders among 43 Killed in Helmand

At least 12 Taleban commanders along with 43 fighters were killed in Afghan National Defence and Security Forces’ operations in Nawa and Marja districts of Helmand.

Afghanistan News

نویسنده: popal

4 Jul 2017

12 Taleban Commanders among 43 Killed in Helmand

Afghan security forces stand in front of the dead bodies of Taliban fighters after clashes in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. A Taliban assault on an airport in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar that has been underway for nearly 24 hours has killed dozens of people, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. (AP Photos/Allauddin Khan)

At least 12 Taleban commanders along with 43 fighters were killed in Afghan National Defence and Security Forces’ operations in Nawa and Marja districts of Helmand. Security officials in Helmand announced that they have launched a military operation to retake Nawa district. The operation is being supported by NATO-led Resolute Support Mission (RSM) as well. Ministry of Interior Affairs (MoI) announced that Taleban have suffered heavy casualties over the past 24 hours. Taleban militants are yet to comment on the statement.

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