LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Two dozen militants have been killed in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, officials said on Wednesday.
On the other hand, the Taliban claimed inflicting casualties on the security forces in a string of clashes.
Cap. Ahmad Shakil Tasal, deputy spokesman for the 215th Maiwand Military Corps, confirmed to Pajhwok Afghan News a series of clashes in Lashkargah over the past 24 hours.
He said 24 militants were killed and 11 others wounded during the gun battles.
