 KABUL - US and Afghan troops killed three terrorists militants and arrested 15 after they came under attack in south-central Afghanistan on Thursday, the US military said. Two Afghan National Army soldiers were treated for minor wounds after the clash in the Taleban stronghold of Uruzgan, which was the scene of heavy fighting earlier this week.
âAfghan and US forces killed three and captured 15 while conducting operations west of Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province today,â the US military said in a statement. âCoalition attack aircraft responded to the scene and provided close air support.â
Afghan authorities earlier this week said up to 50 terrorists militants were killed in a battle in Uruzgan province when US and Afghan forces destroyed a major Taleban base. Thursdayâs incident âoccurred in the same area where we are presently building a road for the Afghan people, a road that will become an artery for commerce,â said US military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jerry OâHara. âThis enemy is only concerned about killing and has no concern for the well-being of the Afghan people.â |