LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): The Khanshin district of southern Helmand province has been recaptured by security forces as a result of an operation against the insurgents, officials said on Sunday.
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Moeen Faqir, 215th Maiwand Military Corps commander, told Pajhwok Afghan News the security forces launched an operation at 4:00am to retake the district.
The four-hour offensive ended at 8:00am, resulting in recapture of the district, he said, claiming the Taliban were on the run. At least 25 fighters were killed and wounded. The . . .
