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40 Taliban militants killed in Afghan airstrikes
Kabul: At least 40 Taliban militants were killed in multiple strikes carried out by the Afghan Air Force, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Monday. In southern Helmand province, 14 militants were…
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20 killed, 34 wounded in series of violent attacks across Afghanistan
Kabul: At least 20 civilians were killed and 34 others were wounded in a series of violent attacks in five provinces of Afghanistan in the span of 24 hours, underlining the already…
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US forces in Afghanistan hand over base to Afghan national army
Kabul: The U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Sunday handed over a key operating base to Afghan National Army in restive southern Helmand province, reported local media. “Camp Antonik in Helmand province was…
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28 people freed from Taliban prison in Afghanistan
Kabul: Six armed militants were killed and 28 people were freed from a Taliban detention centre after the Afghan army launched a special operation in Helmand province, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.…
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Afghanistan: 305 killed, 350 injured in targeted attacks in March
Kabul: At least 305 Afghans were killed and 350 were injured in a series of explosions and targeted attacks during the last month. According to Tolonews, there has been a 20 per…
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Bomb blast in Afghanistan’s Helmand province kills police officer
Helmand: One police officer was killed, and a person was wounded in an explosion that targeted a vehicle in Helmand province on Wednesday, TOLO News reported citing sources. An Improvised explosive device (IED)…
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Afghanistan: 170 Talibs dead, several injured in Helmand
Helmand: A total of 170 Taliban terrorists have been killed in Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand after government forces moved to retake territories following the movement’s days-long offensive in the region, the…