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Afghanistan : At least 15 anti-Government militants killed

Afghanistan : At least 15 anti-Government militants killed

India Blooms News Service | | 16 May 2017, 11:43 am
Afghanistan,May 16 (IBNS) : At least 15 anti-government armed militants were killed during the ongoing Silab-5 operations in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, the state-run Khaama Press said.

It quoted a statement issued by the provincial government as saying that the  operations were launched on Monday morning covering the areas in Alingar district.

The statement further added that the militants were targeted in Basram, Katal, Maidanio, Hakimabad, Qasaba, Salimgar, and other areas.

At least 15 insurgents were also critically wounded during the operations, the statement added.

The Afghan forces still conduct clearance operations in the mentioned areas, the provincial government said, adding that the operations will continue until the militants are fully eliminated from the area.

 

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