Afghan soldiers kill 30 militants, al-Qaida fighters
On Monday, the Afghan Ministry of Defence confirmed the killing of 30 militants, including 16 al-Qaida network fighters, during a recent military operation in the country’s eastern Kapisa province.
There were also six militants wounded during the cleanup operation conducted by the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) supported by the Afghan Air Force in Dara-e-Afghanya locality of Nijrab district, the ministry said in a statement.
The ANDSF forces also destroyed weapons and ammunition of the militants besides clearing Hajyan, Khalifagan, Zakirkhil, and Badakhil villages of Dara-e-Afghanya, according to the statement.
The Taliban militant group has not responded to the report so far.
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