LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Sixteen Taliban have been killed and five soldiers of the Afghan National Armey (ANA) wounded during a clash in the Garamser district of southern Helmand province, an official said on Friday.
Governor spokesman Umar Zwak told Pajhwok Afghan News the clash erupted when militants attacked police and district headquarters Thursday night.
Security forces repulsed the Taliban attack on government and security facilities, he said.
District Chief Ayub Umar Umari confirmed the incident but did not give details about casualties.
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