Security
Logar: The U.S. forces conducted a series of airstrikes in the outskirts of the provincial capital of Logar province killing a number of top Taliban leaders. The statement further added that the airstrikes killed 22 Taliban militants and wounded 5 others. Khaama
Kandahar: The death toll as a result of a roadside bombing in southern Kandahar province has climbed to 13 people with 30 more wounded. The statement further added that the explosion killed 13 civilians including children and wounded more than 30 others. Khaama, Pajhwok
Paktika: The Taliban militants have reportedly clashed with each other in Paktika province of Afghanistan.The 203rd Thunder Crops in a statement said the Taliban militants clashed with each other in Gian district of Paktika province.The statement further added that preliminary reports indicate the clash has left three Taliban militants wounded. Khaama/
Faryab: A premature improvised explosive device explosion killed, wounded 12 Taliban militants including the commander of the group. Khaama
Badghis: A heavy clash between Taliban militants and Afghan Special Forces ended in Badghis province inflicting casualties on both sides. He also added that the Special Forces killed 19 Taliban militants and wounded 20 others during the clash, However he said the Special Forces also lost 18 soldiers during the clash while Taliban captured 6 others. Khaama, Pajhwok
Jawzjan: The Afghan security forces killed one of the most dangerous leaders of Taliban group during an operation in Jawzjan province. The statement further added that the security forces killed Dadullah and his 3 companions i Shorabi Village of Qarqin district. Khaama
Pul-I-Alam: At least 25 Taliban insurgents and two civilians have been killed in a drone strike in central Logar province. Pajhwok
Socioeconomic
Kabul: President Ashraf Ghani has stressed peace must take place in Afghanistan within the concept of the republic, not the concept of Emirates. Pajhwok, Tolonews
