<p>GARDEZ (Pajhwok): A dozen <a href="/en/taliban" class="glossify-link">Taliban</a> militants have been killed and six others wounded during a clash with security forces in Mirzaki district of southeastern Paktia province, an official said on Saturday.</p>
<p>Deputy police Chief Col. Latfullah Kamran told Pajhwok Afghan News militants launched coordinated attack on security check-posts in the district late on Friday night.</p>
<p>He said 12 Taliban militants were killed and another six wounded in the nighttime clash.</p>
<p>A policeman was also killed and two others wounded in the overnight attack, he added.</p>
<p>He said some light and heavy weapons belonging to the militants were also seized by security forces.</p>
<p>Adil Mangal, a resident of the area, has also confirmed causalities to the Taliban, saying if security forces were not supported by air the district might collapse to the militants last night.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Zabiullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman also confirmed the battle in Mirzaki district, adding only two of their fighters were killed in the nighttime attack.</p>
<p>Mujahid inflicted heavy causalities to the security personnel in the area.</p>
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