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AFGHANISTAN-MILITANT-KILLING
Afghan forces kill 6 militants in Northern Province
FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, Dec 30, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – At least six Taliban
militants were killed and nine others wounded following an Afghan forces
operation in northern province of Badakhshan, a statement said Sunday.
The incident happened late on Saturday, when Afghan forces carried out a
powerful operation, resulting in the death of six fighters and injuring nine
others, in Ashkan district of Badakhshan province, said the statement issued
by army’s Division 20 Pamir based in the region.
The operation forced Taliban militants to leave many strategic sites,
including heights, in Ghori Sang and Ghori villages of the district.
Government forces and civilians have not sustained casualties during the
operation, said the source.
The Taliban militants were not available for comment on the report.
BSS/XINHUA/FI/1628 hrs