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Afghanistan: Five Taliban hideouts destroyed in anti-terror operations

by IBNS 02 Feb 2017, 11:18 pm

Kabul, Feb 3 (IBNS): At least five Taliban hideouts have been destroyed in joint military raids in Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.

The raids were conducted in Helmand province.

At least 18 militants died, while three suffered injuries, the agency quoted officials as saying.

Senior Taliban commander Furqani is reportedly one among the 18 killed.

The group is yet to comment on the report.