135 Afghan militants, 13 troops killed

Staff Report

KABUL -- At least 135 militants and 13 Afghan troops were killed in recent fighting throughout Afghanistan.

Troops killed at least 108 militants in nationwide operations, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said, according to a June 5 Khaama Press report.

Thirteen Afghan soldiers were killed, the MoD added.

A recent air strike in Kot District, Nangarhar Province, killed 18 militants affiliated with the "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant" (ISIL), the MoD said separately, Khaama Press reported June 5.

A recent operation in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, killed nine other ISIL members, Khaama Press added.

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