Times of Islamabad

Afghan troops kill 9 militants in southern province

Afghan troops kill 9 militants in southern province

KABUL: In Afghanistan, at least nine Taliban militants have been killed after Afghan National Army troops launched a cleanup operation in southern province of Helmand.

In a statement, Afghan Ministry of Defence said the raid was conducted in the outskirts of provincial capital Lashkar Gah city after intelligence tips confirmed militants’ activity at the areas.

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