KANDAHAR (Pajhwok): At least 15 Taliban militants have been killed and five others wounded in clashes with security forces in Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province, the Afghan military said on Wednesday.
The forces also detected 310 landmines and neutralized them in Arghandab district, said Lt. Col. KhwajaYahyaAlawi, spokesman for 205 Atal military corps in Kandahar.
He told Pajhwok Afghan News security forces backed by Afghan air force conducted operations in Panjwai district and targeted armed insurgents.
He added 15 Taliban have been killed and five others wounded during the operations.
Civilians and government security forces suffered no casualties.
Alawi . . .
