15 militants killed in Laghman

Salaam Times

2017-09-26

LAGHMAN -- Afghan troops killed 15 militants in Laghman Province, TOLO News reported Tuesday (September 26).

The operation began Monday (September 25) in Alishang District, said the Afghan National Army (ANA).

The ANA vowed to continue the operation until it had cleared militants from the district.

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