Afghan forces destroy Taliban hideout in Nangarhar, killing 9 militants

Salaam Times

LAGHMAN -- National Directorate of Security (NDS) special operations forces killed at least nine Taliban militants, including five local commanders, in a night raid in Nangarhar Province, the 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan National Army said in a statement Wednesday (February 20).

The operation took place in the Wazir Tangi area of Khogyani District, said the statement, without providing details on the timing.

Troops destroyed a militant hideout during the operation, it added.

The Taliban did not immediately comment.

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