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87 militants killed in Afghan southern Helmand province

Xinhua, December 20, 2015 Adjust font size:

More than 80 Taliban militants have been killed in Taliban former stronghold the southern Helmand province as clash continues in parts of the restive province over the past few months, an army statement released here on Sunday said.

The clashes, according to the statement, took place in Gereshk and Washir districts which left 87 armed insurgents dead.

"A total of 29 armed rebels have been killed in Gereshk and 58 others in Washir district respectively," the statement asserted without giving more details.

Meantime, defense ministry in Kabul has confirmed that 11 soldiers have lost their lives in war on terror in parts of Helmand province since Saturday.

Notorious for growing poppy and militancy Helmand province with Lashkar Gah as its capital 555 km south of Kabul has been regarded as Taliban hotbed in the conflict-hit Afghanistan.

Taliban militants who are active in parts of Helmand province have intensified activities in the restive province over the past several months to gain more grounds and consolidate positions. Enditem