LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Afghan security forces on Monday claimed killing and wounding more than 100 Taliban militants and completely clearing the Nawa district of southern Helmand province of their presence.
They said at least 80 militants were killed and 25 others wounded during the Afghan forces’ operation for recapturing Nawa district.
The Afghan forces were able to retake control of the district on Monday morning, about nine months after the Taliban seized the town.
Brig. Gen. Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai, the commander od 215 Maiwand Military Corps . . .
