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Afghanistan: At least 15 Taliban militants killed in two airstrikes

by IBNS 20 Feb 2017, 08:54 pm

Kabul, Feb 21 (IBNS): At least 15 Taliban militants were killed in two separate airstrikes conducted by the Afghanistan government in the country's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.

The first airstrike, which took place in Nawa district, accounted for seven militants.

A second strike in Sangin district took down eight insurgents.

The Taliban is yet to comment on the loss.