Kabul April 13 (IANS) At least 10 Taliban militants were killed during an ongoing military operation in Afghanistan s Helmand province a military statement said on Thursday.
Over the last 24 hours 10 militants were killed and 14 others wounded during a military operation codenamed Maiwand 5 after Afghan security forces made advances in Aynak area the statement said.
Among the victims was a local Taliban leader named Zia-ul-Haq Xinhua news agency reported.
The security forces also found 54 landmines and roadside bombs and the operation will continue before the area is cleared off militants the statement added.
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10 militants killed in Afghanistan
