KABUL – The Afghan armed forces suffered casualties in an attack by theTaliban militants on a security post in Kabul.
Security sources in Kabul confirmed that the incident took place late onTuesday night in the vicinity of Surobi district.
The sources further added at least six soldiers lost their lives and atleast four others were wounded in the attack.
There are no reports available regarding the casualties of the Talibanmilitants.
This comes as the Ministry of Defense said Monday at least six militantswere killed during the airstrikes conducted along the highway between Kabuland Jalalabad.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense, theairstrikes were conducted in support of the ongoing operations to suppressthe militant groups.
No further details have been given regarding the airstrikes but theanti-government armed militants often conducted terrorist relatedactivities in the outskirts of Kabul province, mainly in the areas aroundSurobi.
According to the defense ministry at least one militant also sustainedinjuries during the ground operations and airstrikes along the highway.