LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Local officials on Saturday said ground and air operations have been launched in areas around the capital of southern Helmand province.
They claimed the insurgents suffered heavy casualties as a result of the operations.
Helmand Governor Hayatullah Hayat during a press conference here rejected rumours that the American forces were leading the operation in the province.
Flanked by 215 Maiwand Military Corps commander Brig. Gen. Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai, the governor said the Afghan security forces had complete coordination and they were in the lead of the operation.
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