*KABUL – As many as 18 Afghan soldiers were killed and many others woundedin clashes between security forces and the armed opposition groups inAjrestan district of Ghazni province, local officials said.*
“The Ajerstan district of Ghazni is completely surrounded by the armedoppositions of the government,” Hamdullah, the chief district said.
Hamdullah told Ariananews that the insurgents attacked a number of securitycheckpoints late on Thursday night in Ajerstan district.
According to him, at least 14 police soldiers and 4 national army soldierswere killed and many others injured during the clashes.
He warned that the situation of the district will be worsening if thebackup forces not reach on time.