KABUL – Afghan security forces killed at least 99 Taliban fighters as partof five-day clearing operations in Balamorghab district of western Badghisprovince, the ministry of defense said Monday.
Clashes between the government forces with support of foreign forces, andTaliban insurgents have not subsided even in the wake of serious talksbetween US peace envoy, Taliban negotiation members and in the face offorthcoming Doha talks to be held among Afghan influential figures andTaliban next week with core aim to seek a negotiated solution to enddecade-old conflict in Afghanistan.
Ministry of Defense said that joint forces, Commandos, Special Forces fromPolice and National Directorate of Security, and Afghan Air Force havestarted the second phase (offensive phase) of operations in Balamorghabdistrict of Badghis, in 99 Taliban terrorists were killed and 35 werewounded in the past 48 hours.
Tactical vehicles, a large amount weapons and ammunition were seized orwere destroyed in the area, the ministry said in a statement. The clearingoperation continues in the district, added statement.
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Unfortunately, during these operations eight Afghan National Army and fourAfghan National Police who fought with bravery and courage, were embracedmartyrdom, the statement lamented. 10 Afghan National Army soldiers and 24Police have also sustained injuries during clashes.
“Terrorist death bodies left in battlefields. Afghan National Defense andSecurity Forces helped the Red Cross workers to carry those bodies from thebattlefields.”
