Afghan air strikes kill 5 Taliban militants in Sar-e-Pul

Salaam Times

SAR-E-PUL -- At least five Taliban militants were killed and two were wounded in air strikes conducted by the Afghan Air Force in Sar-e-Pul province, Khaama Press reported Thursday (October 12), citing local officials.

A-29 fighter planes hit Taliban hideouts in the Mirza Olang area of Sayad district, according to the 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan National Army.

A local Taliban leader identified as Mullah Syed Ahmad was among those killed, said the unit.

There was no immediate comment from the Taliban.

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