LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Sixteen Taliban insurgents have been killed and 14 wounded during security forces operation in Nawa district of southern Helmand province, officials said on Thursday.
Boarder police officer Col. Zahir Gul Maqbol told Pajhwok Afghan News the operation being launched is aimed at retaking the control of Nawa district.
He said 16 Taliban were killed in two different areas during the operation by security forces.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Mohammad Rasoul Zazi spokesman for Maiwand Military Corps confirmed the launch of fresh offensive and said . . .
