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29 militants killed in Afghan military operations: gov't

Xinhua, May 13, 2016 Adjust font size:

Up to 29 militants have been killed during military operations conducted by Afghan security forces in 17 of the country's 34 provinces within last 24 hours, the Afghan Defense Ministry said on Friday morning.

About 40 militants were wounded and five suspected militants were detained in the raids, the ministry said in a statement that provides daily operational updates.

"The Afghan army launched the raids in close coordination with police and personnel of national intelligence agency. The joint forces also seized weapons and ammunition besides defusing several landmines planted recently by the militants," the statement said, adding that the security forces also confiscated two vehicles and eight motorbikes.

The Afghan security forces have beefed up security operations against militants since early April after Taliban militants started their so-called annual spring offensive and step up attacks across the country.

The statement also confirmed the loss of three army personnel during clashes across the country over the same period.

The Taliban has yet to make comments. Endit