Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan airstrikeÂ
Kabul/IBNS: A prominent Taliban leader, who was in charge of high-tech weapons of the group in northern Balkh province, was killed in an airstrike, media reports said on Monday.
The Ministry of Defense in a statement said a precision airstrike killed Mohammad Gul alias Abu Bakar in Chemtal district of Balkh province at around 5:30 pm local time on Sunday, reported Khaama Press.
The airstrike was reportedly conducted in Dilbar Village of Chemtal district.
According to Ministry of Defense Gul Mohammad was a prominent Taliban leader who was in charge of high-tech weapons including thermal-scoped rifles and night vision-equipped snipers, reported the news agency.
The Taliban did not comment on the issue so far.
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