Wednesday, July 27, 2011 – According to local officials in southern Afghanistan, at least 10 Taliban militants were killed following NATO air strikes in Zabul province on Tuesday night.
Governor of Zabul province, Hajji Mohammad Ashraf Nasiri said, the strike was carried out by NATO forces following an operation in Arghandab district of Zabul province.
Mr. Nasiri further added, at least 10 militants were killed and six others were wounded during the operation.
He also said, the operation began as Taliban militants wanted to attack on Afghan police check posts.
Mr. Nasiri said, Afghan civilians and foreign forces suffered no casualties during the operation.
NATO-led international troops also recovered some ammonium nitrate, which is being used by militants to make improvised explosive devices to target Afghan and foreign forces.
Zabul province is bordered by Pakistan and insurgents have long been active in some of its villages
