4 militants killed in clashes with Afghan forces in Kunar
At least four militants were killed in clashes
between the Afghan forces and the anti-government armed militants in eastern
Kunar province of Afghanistan, Khaama press reported Monday.
The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the
East said the incident took place on Saturday in the vicinity of Shegal
district.
The source added that the Afghan force responded to
the militants attack in Shinkorak area using heavy and light weapons.
According to the Silab Corps, at least two militants
were killed during the clashes and two others sustained injuries.
Washington's new anti-Russian sanctions come into
force
Washington's new sanctions against Russia over its
alleged involvement in former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal's
poisoning came into force on Monday August 27.
