LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Security officials on Thursday claimed pushing back the Taliban from Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, but the rebel group said it had surrounded the city.
Lt. Col. Mohammad Rassoul Zazai, spokesman for the 215th Maiwand Military Corps, told Pajhwok Afghan News 36 insurgents were killed and 17 others wounded during raids launched on Wednesday night.
He said the Taliban were forced to retreat from the city, where the security situation was improved with each passing day. Operations are still underway in Bolan, Bushran . . .
