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Afghanistan
Taliban militants killed; vehicle destroyed in Khost airstrikes
2019-06-02
[KhaamaPress] The security forces carried out a series of Arclight airstrikes in south-eastern Khost province
... across the border from Miranshah, within commuting distance of Haqqani hangouts such as Datta Khel and probably within sight of Mordor. Khost is populated by six different tribes of Pashtuns, the largest probably being the Khostwal, from which it takes its name...
of Afghanistan killing at least 12 Talibs.

The informed military sources said the airstrike was carried ou tin Sabari district of the province.

Furthermore, the airstrikes destroyed a vehicle belonging to Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...
fighters, the informed military sources said Saturday.

"Strikes in Sabari district resulted in 12 Taliban fighters killed and destroyed 1 vehicle," the sources added.

The anti-government armed snuffies including Taliban have not commented regarding the airstrike so far.

The security situation in some districts of Khost province remains disputed. has tanked during the recent months.

Talibs are active in remote and restive areas of the province and often attempt to carry out terrorist related activities against the government and security institutions.

In the meantime, the Afghan forces are busy conducting counter-terrorism operations against both groups in this province.

Similarly, the U.S. forces also conduct regular airstrikes in restive districts of Khost to suppress Taliban and other anti-government holy warriors.
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