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20 militants killed as major Taliban offensive repulsed in Farah
 [Khaama (Afghanistan)] At least 20 Lions of Islam were killed after a major Taliban offensive was repulsed in western Farah province of Afghanistan.The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the Talibs launched the offensive on an Afghan National Army (ANA) base in Anar Dara district. A statement by MoD said the offensive was repulsed by the Afghan cops by receiving close-air support from the Afghan Air Force. MoD said at least 16 Lions of Islam were also maimed during the clash while the remaining Lions of Islam fled the area. The Talibs group has not commented regarding the report so far. Farah is among the relatively volatile provinces in western Afghanistan where anti-government armed krazed killer groups are actively operating in a number of its districts and often carry out insurgency activities. The attack on the army base in Anar Dara district comes as the group has launched coordinated attacks across the country following the announcement of their spring offensive earlier this month. Posted by: Fred 2016-04-26 |
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