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| Afghanistan |
| 8 militants killed, 5 wounded in Faryab clashes |
| 2018-02-16 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] At least eight holy warriors were killed during the festivities in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan, the 209th Shaheen Corps said Wednesday. The festivities broke out between the Afghan forces and the holy warriors in the vicinity of Qaisar district. According to Shaheen Corps, at least five holy warriors were also maimed and nine others were maimed during the festivities. The incident took place after a large number of holy warriors launched coordinated attacks on security posts in Chachakto village, the Shaheen Corps added. The Afghan security personnel have not suffered any casualties during the festivities, the Shaheen Corps said, adding that the holy warriors were forced to retreat after the Afghan forces responded to their fire. |
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