14 militants killed in Afghan forces’ operations in southern province

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LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – Fourteen militants
have been killed and 12 others injured after Afghan army struck their
positions in Helmand province, south of Afghanistan, the Defense Ministry
said Saturday.

“Afghan National Army (ANA) backed by Air Force launched military
operations in Nahri Sarraj and neighboring Greshk districts of Helmand
province on Friday, killing 14 insurgents and injuring 12 others,” the
ministry said in a statement.

An explosive-laden truck, three Taliban militants’ hideouts together with
over 50 kg explosive materials were eliminated during the raids.

Helmand, notorious for poppy growing, is also a known Taliban stronghold.

The Taliban insurgent group, which has been waging an insurgency of more
than 16 years, has yet to make comments on the reprot.