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8 militants killed, 10 injured in N. Afghanistan

Xinhua, April 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

Eight Taliban militants were killed and 10 others sustained injuries as the government forces targeted Taliban hideouts in parts of the northern Kunduz province Saturday, an army spokesman in the province Nasratullah Jamshidi said.

The operations, according to the official, have covered Alchin and Taloki areas outside provincial capital of Kunduz city.

Meantime, Zabihullah Mujahid who claims to speak for the Taliban outfit in contact with media confirmed fighting with security forces in Taloki area outside Kunduz city, saying the militants destroyed two battle tanks on Friday, inflicting casualties on the government soldiers.

However, Jamshidi disputed Taliban claim, contending no security personnel has been hurt in the area over the past two days.

Parts of the northern Kunduz province along the border with Tajikistan have been the scene of Taliban-led militancy over the past few years. Enditem