Tuesday, June 28 – According to local official, at least three armed insurgents have been killed and four others were injured during an operation by joint Afghan and NATO-led international forces in Zabul province last night.
According to Mohammad Jan Rasoolyar Deputy Governor of Zabul province, the operation was conducted in Khwaja Baba area, Shahre Safa district of Zabul province. The clashes took place between armed insurgents and joint NATO and Afghan forces when a group of armed insurgents wanted to target a police check point on Kabul – Kandahar highway.
Mr. Rasoolyar further added, at least three armed insurgents were killed and four others were injured as a result of the clashes.
The source further added, the operation was backed by NATO air support and joint Afghan and NATO-led international forces recovered some explosives and an AK-47 rifile.
At least six other militant insurgents were killed in the same highway a week ago.
On the other hand, at least six other insurgent militants were detained by coalition forces during an operation in Behsud district of Nangarhar province last night, according to 202 Shamshad Regional commandment.
The source further added, some explosive devices, an AK-47 rifle and pistol was also recovered from the detained insurgents.
