Air strikes kill 12 Taliban militants in Helmand

Salaam Times

2017-09-05

KABUL -- Air strikes killed 12 Taliban militants, including three commanders, in Helmand Province, Khaama Press reported Monday (September 4), quoting the Ministry of Defence.

The strikes hit militants in three districts, said the ministry.

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