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At least 43 militants including Pakistani insurgents were killed following clashes in eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan, local officials said Monday.
Provincial governor spokesman, Mukhlis Afghan said the clashes erupted late Sunday night in Zeruk district after dozens of Afghan and Pakistani militants launched attacks on Afghan security forces check posts.
Mukhlis further added that Afghan air force provided close air support to Afghan security forces during the clashes with themilitants.
He said at least 25 militants were killed and 7 others were injured during clashes with the Afghan security forces which lasted for almost oen hour.
According to Mukhlis Afghan, another 18 militants were killed and 4 others were injured following airstrike by the Afghan air force.
He said at least four Afghan national army service members were also killed during the clashes but no casualties were incurred to the local residents.
http://www.khaama.com/pakistani-militants-among-43-killed-in-paktika-clashes-6041
Provincial governor spokesman, Mukhlis Afghan said the clashes erupted late Sunday night in Zeruk district after dozens of Afghan and Pakistani militants launched attacks on Afghan security forces check posts.
Mukhlis further added that Afghan air force provided close air support to Afghan security forces during the clashes with themilitants.
He said at least 25 militants were killed and 7 others were injured during clashes with the Afghan security forces which lasted for almost oen hour.
According to Mukhlis Afghan, another 18 militants were killed and 4 others were injured following airstrike by the Afghan air force.
He said at least four Afghan national army service members were also killed during the clashes but no casualties were incurred to the local residents.
http://www.khaama.com/pakistani-militants-among-43-killed-in-paktika-clashes-6041
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