Saturday, August 26, 2017
Kabul (BNA) The Afghan security forces repulsed coordinated attacks by the Taliban insurgents in eastern Nuristan province of Afghanistan, leaving nearly 30 militants dead and wounded.
The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan National Army (ANA) forces in a statement said the Taliban insurgents launched a coordinated attack on the security posts in Nurgeram district late on Wednesday night.
The statement further added that at least 8 militants were killed and 15 others were wounded during the clashes.
According to Silab Corps, at least 4 militants were killed and 2 others were wounded during a separate clash in Kamdish district.
The 201st Silab Corps said a commander of the group identified as Mohammad Naeem was also among those killed.
