Afghan security forces have killed two Taliban militants including a key commander and injured two others in the eastern Laghman province and extended government control over several villages, a statement released by provincial administration said Tuesday. "Security forces kicked off operations against Taliban militants in parts of Alinegar district on Sunday night and during Tuesday's operations, two Taliban rebels including a key commander were killed and two others sustained injuries,"the statement added. It didn't identify the name of the killed commander, but added he belonged to Zarqawi group of Taliban network, saying the commander's death is a major setback to the armed outfit operation in Laghman province. Following the operations, Taliban rebels have fled the area enabling government forces to establish control in several villages, the statement added. It did not say if there were any casualties on the security forces. Taliban militants fighting the government have yet to make comment.
GMT 09:18 2018 Friday ,12 January
US military probes video of apparent shooting in AfghanistanGMT 17:14 2017 Monday ,27 November
8 killed in Afghan suicide bombingGMT 17:10 2017 Monday ,27 November
Daesh beheads 15 of its own fighters: Afghan officialGMT 05:37 2017 Wednesday ,30 August
Kabul blast near US embassy kills oneGMT 07:12 2017 Monday ,28 August
13 killed in car blast in AfghanistanGMT 15:38 2017 Friday ,04 August
Afghan security forces recapture city from TalibanGMT 14:12 2017 Wednesday ,26 July
Several cops among 26 dead in TalebanGMT 09:03 2017 Wednesday ,26 July
13 Taleban killed in Afghanistan airstrikeMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor