Security
Faryab: The Afghan security forces have killed nearly 500 Taliban militants during their operations in northern Faryab province. Furthermore, the 209th Shaheen Corps said the security forces targeted the militants in Ghormach, Khwaja Sabzposh, Sherin Tagab, Pashtunkot, Bulchiragh, Dawlatabad and Andkoi districts. Khaama
Afghanistan: The Afghan forces conducted 103 Joint and Special Operations against the militant groups.The Ministry of Defense in a statement said the security forces conducted 12 joint and 91 special operations to suppress the militant groups.Furthermore, the Afghan Air Force conducted 27 airstrikes to support the ground forces during the operations.The statement further added that the security forces conducted the operations in Uruzgan, Ghazni, Zabul, Helmand, Farah, Herat, Paktiya, Logar, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Faryab, Balkh, Sar-e-Pul, Takhar and Kunduz provinces.Meanwhile, the defense ministry said the security forces killed 56 militants and wounded 25 others during the same operations. Khaama
Ghazni: The Ministry of Defense rejected Taliban claims regarding civilian casualties in Ghazni operations, emphasizing that the security forces killed Taliban’s military commission chief in the raid. The Ministry of Defense in a statement said Taliban claims regarding civilian casualties in Nawa district of Ghazni is a lie.The statement further added that the security forces killed Taliban’s military commission in the raid.Furthermore, the Ministry of Defense said three Pakistanis hailing from Punjab province of Pakistan and 10 other militants were also killed during the operation. Khaama
Faryab: An airstrike targeted a large gathering of Taliban militants in Faryab province of Afghanistan. Furthermore, the 209th Shaheen Corps said the airstrike killed at least 28 Taliban militants. Khaama
Qala-I-Naw: A public representative in Wolesi Jirga or lower house of the parliament said 10 civilians were killed and two others injured in two airstrikes in northwestern Badghis province. Pajhwok
