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U.S. drones target Taliban vehicle in Paktia leaving 5 militants dead
[KhaamaPress] At least five holy warriors were killed after the U.S. drones targeted a vehicle of the Talibs in southeastern Paktia province of Afghanistan.The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in the Southeast in a statement said the dronezap was carried out in the vicinity of Zurmat district. The statement further added that a vehicle which was carrying Talibs was targeted in Yamnai Khel area of the district, leaving five holy warriors dead. The 203rd Thunder Corps also added that the vehicle was also destroyed during the same  .The anti-government armed holy warriors including the Talibs have not commented regarding the report so far. Paktia has been among the relatively calm provinces in Southeast of Afghanistan but the security situation of the province has tanked comparatively during the recent years. The holy warriors are active in some districts of the province and often attempt to carry out terrorist related activities. Posted by: trailing wife 2018-10-29 |
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