In a statement, Afghan Ministry of Defense said these civilians were set free during an overnight operation Monday in Mosa Qala district of Helmand province.
At least six Taliban militants were killed and a number of weapons seized.
The insurgent group has not commented yet.
Earlier on Saturday, April 17, as many as 20 security personnel held in a Taliban custody were released in an operation in Khashrod district of southwestern Nimroz province.
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