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13 Taliban killed, 16 injured in operation conducted by Afghan forces
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 30 (ANI): Atleast 13 Taliban terrorists were killed and 16 others were injured in operations conducted by Afghanistan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) at the outskirts of Takhar provincial center, said Ministry of Defense, Afghanistan on Friday.
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Key Taliban member killed in clash with Afghan forces
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] July 28 (ANI): Key member of Taliban Mullah Shafiq was killed in a clash with security forces in Afghanistan's Jawzjan province, TOLO News reported citing an official.
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US to continue supporting Afghan troops through airstrikes: Gen McKenzie
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 26 (ANI): Amid Taliban's ongoing offensive in Afghanistan, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief General Kenneth McKenzie on Sunday said Washington will continue to support Afghan security forces through airstrikes in combating the terrorist group.
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Afghan forces kill 81 terrorists in northern Balkh province
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Mazar-i-Sharif [Afghanistan], July 25 (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 81 terrorists were confirmed dead as the Afghan forces, backed by helicopter gunships and fighting planes, launched airstrikes in northern Balkh province on Saturday, said an army statement released here Sunday.
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US Defence Secy advises Afghan forces to slow down Taliban's momentum befo
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 25 (ANI): Amid escalated fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday said the Afghan security forces' primary job is to make sure they could slow the Taliban's momentum before attempting to retake territory.
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20 terrorists killed in airstrikes on Taliban hideouts: Afghan Army
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kunar [Afghanistan], July 23 (ANI): A total of 20 terrorists were killed as fighting planes struck Taliban hideouts and positions in Ghazi Abad district of Afghanistan eastern Kunar over the past 24 hours, the Afghan Army said on Friday.
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Afghan forces gains control over Herat's Karokh district
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] July 23 (ANI): The Afghan government forces have gained control over Herat's Karokh district from the clutches of the Taliban.
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US launches several airstrikes to support Afghan forces, confirms Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], July 22 (ANI): The US military in the past few days conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan to support Afghan security forces, the Pentagon confirmed on Thursday.
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Over 950 Talibs killed, 500 injured in operation by Afghan forces
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 19 (ANI): Over 950 Taliban terrorists have been killed and over 500 more have been wounded in operations by Afghan security forces over the last four days.
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Afghan forces regain control over Sheikh Ali district in Parwan from Talib
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 18 (ANI): The Afghan forces retook control of Sheikh Ali district in Parwan province from the Taliban, local media reported citing security officials.
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US says deeply saddened by journalist Danish Siddiqui's demise, calls for
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): The US has said it is 'deeply saddened' by the death of Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui during clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban in Kandahar, and called for an end to the violence in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: Curfew imposed in Kandahar after deadly clashes
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kandahar [Afghanistan], July 17 (ANI): A curfew has been enforced in the Afghan city of Kandahar to curb the violence that escalated due to clashes between the Afghan forces and Taliban fighters.
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