Helmand: 5 rebels slain, 3 explosives-laden pick-ups destroyed

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Three explosives-filled vehicles belonging to insurgents have been destroyed during a US airstrike in southern Helmand province, an official said on Sunday.

Lt. Col. Mohammad Rasoul Zazai, spokesman for the 215th Maiwand Military Corps, told Pajhwok Afghan News rebels having filled three pick-ups with explosives had a plan to carry out attacks on the outskirts of Sangeen district.

He said the vehicles were discovered by spy agents and then targeted and destroyed by US Air Forces. Five militants were also killed in the air raid.

Militants have so far made no comment in this regard.

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