18 militants killed in Helmand
HELMAND:
Afghan and international forces are tightening the noose around Taliban in Afghanistan, 18 insurgents have been killed in a joint operation in Helmand.
The Interior ministry said that six militants were also arrested during the operation a day earlier. Separately, deputy provincial police chief said an Afghan man was killed and a woman wounded after insurgents attacked a house near Kandahar.
Meanwhile, thousands of US, NATO and Afghan forces are ramping up pressure on Kandahar.
Afghan and international forces are tightening the noose around Taliban in Afghanistan, 18 insurgents have been killed in a joint operation in Helmand.
The Interior ministry said that six militants were also arrested during the operation a day earlier. Separately, deputy provincial police chief said an Afghan man was killed and a woman wounded after insurgents attacked a house near Kandahar.
Meanwhile, thousands of US, NATO and Afghan forces are ramping up pressure on Kandahar.