Security
Sayyidaabad: The security forces carried out separate operations in four provinces of the country killing at least 19 Taliban militants and destroying four vehicles including a car bomb. Khaama
Helmand: The Afghan Special Forces and Air Forces carried out a series of operations in southern Helmand province killing at least 15 Taliban militants. Khaama
Socioeconomic
Afghanistan: A group of Afghan politicians led by former President Hamid Karzai and members of the Taliban led by the deputy leader of the group Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will likely hold discussions on establishing peace in Afghanistan as they are attending a ceremony on 100 years of Afghanistan-Russia diplomatic relations. Tolonews, .Pajhwok
