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64 militants killed, 50 wounded in Afghanistan

Published: 01 May 2016 - 03:30 pm | Last Updated: 15 Nov 2021 - 02:42 am
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Afghan security forces are seen in the Gurzivan district of Faryab province, which was controlled by Taliban, after they retake the district from Taliban in Faryab, Afghanistan on April 28, 2016. Mohammad Fahim Abed - AA

Kabul: At least 64 militants were killed and 50 others were wounded in the latest raids of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Sunday.
According to a statement by MoD, the operations were jointly conducted by the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and security personnel from the other security institutions.
MoD in its statement further added that the ground forces were received close-air support as well as artillery support during the operations, according to the Afghan (Khaama Press).
A commander of the militants group were among eight killed during separate operations conducted in Barmal and Omna districts of Paktia, according to MoD. 

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