Seven soldiers have embraced martyrdom and 83 militants killed in newest military operations across the country, Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday.
According to the statement the seven soldiers embraced martyrdom in landmine explosion and enemy fire in past 24 hours. The statement does not specify the exact locations of the incidents.
The statement adds that 83 insurgents, including six foreign fighters, were killed and 116 others wounded in separate military operations in 12 provinces in past 24 hours.
The operations were conducted in Nijrab District of Kapisa, Urgon of Paktika, Alisher District of Khost, Sorab, Chinarto, Khas Urozgan and Dehrawoud districts of Urozgan, Kijran and Gizab districts of Daikundi, Nish Khakriz and Panjwai districts of Kandahar, Juram, Baharak, Yamgan, Wardouj districts of Badakhshan, Sozma Qala District of Sar-i-Pul, Sangin District of Helmand, Imam Sahib, Chahar Dara District and capital of Kundoz, Qaisar of Faryab and Bagram District of Parwan province.
Security forces have also seized weapons and ammunition but the statement does not specify a solid number of them.
