KABUL -- At least 21 Taliban militants were killed during operations in Balkh and Kunduz provinces, media reported.
Troops carried out Operation Alburz 12 in Chamtal District, Balkh Province, Saturday (August 19), killing eight militants, according to TOLO News.
The Taliban shadow governor for Balkh Province, Mawlawi Matiullah, was wounded in battle.
Troops on same day killed 13 Taliban insurgents in Khanabad District, Kunduz Province, reported Pajhwok Afghan News.
