SECURITY
One US Soldier Killed in Helmand
Helmand: The United States Department of Defense (DOD) confirmed the death of a US soldier in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan. The US soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom Sentinel was killed during clearance operation against Taliban insurgent in the province. Khaama
60 Taliban Insurgents Killed in Helmand
Helmand: Afghan security forces claimed to have killed more than 60 Taliban insurgents during a clearance operation conducted in Nawa District of Helmand province. Khaama
Two Civilians Killed in Rocket Attack in Kabul
Kabul: Two civilians were killed due to explosion caused by rocket fired by unidentified person in 5th District of Kabul. Khaama
Three IS-K’s Militants Killed in Nangarhar
Nangarhar: At least three militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed in airstrikes carried in Achin district of Nangarhar province. Khaama , Pajhwok
Kabul Agreed for Joint Operation with Pakistan along the Durand Line
Kabul: After meeting with a delegation US, led by Senator John McCain, the Afghan government has said it agrees with the proposal for the joint operations with Pakistan along the Durand Line. The Office of the President, ARG Palace, said the operations will likely be conducted on both sides of the line and will be monitored by the US. Khaama , Tolo News
Hundreds of IS Fighters Emerged in Kunar Province
Kunar: The Kunar police chief says hundreds of Daesh or so-called Islamic State (IS) militants have emerged in the eastern province, receiving training from foreigners. Maj. Gen. Jumma Gul Himmat in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News said the exact number of Daesh fighters in Kunar was not clear, but they were in hundreds and had started their activities from Chapa Dara district. Pajhwok
Four Policemen Killed in IED Blast in Farah Province
Farah: At least four policemen were killed when a roadside bomb detonated in western Farah province where two Taliban bomb planters detained by Afghan forces. Pajhwok
16 members of Faryab uprising group join Taliban
Faryab: At least sixteen members of a local uprising group, led by Gul Ahmad, joined Taliban ’s ranks in the Khwaja Sabzposh district of northwestern Faryab province. Pajhwok
