Afghan-US forces respond to Taliban attack in Ghazni with heavy airstrikes
Afghan and US forces responded to a Taliban attack on Ghazni
province with heavy airstrikes that resulted in the killing of several
militants, according to Khaama Press News Agency on Sunday.
The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in the
Southeast said the Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes on Taliban positions
in Ajristan disrict, leaving at least 12 militants dead.
The source further added that 14 Taliban militants were also
killed during clashes with the security forces in the same district.
At least one Afghan soldier lost his life in the clashes and
two sergeants sustained injuries, the 203rd Thunder Corps added.
In the meantime, the Thunder Corps said the US force also
carried out airstrikes in Mir Khan Wal area of the district leaving at least 16
militants dead.
This comes as heavy clashes are under way in Ajristan
district after Taliban launched a coordinated attack on the district a few days
ago. (MENA)
