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5 militants killed in airstrikes in E. Afghanistan
KABUL, Dec 28, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – At least five militants of the Haqqani
militant group have been killed following Afghan Air Force airstrikes in two
eastern provinces, the Afghan Ministry of Defense said on Friday.
“Five members of Haqqani terrorist network were killed after Air Force
struck militants’ hideouts on the outskirts of Gardez, capital of eastern
Paktia province and Gomal district of eastern Paktika province Thursday,” the
ministry said in a statement.
The Haqqani network, a Taliban-linked group which operated in eastern
provinces and the capital Kabul, has been responsible for many high-profile
attacks against security forces.
A militants’ vehicle and a motorcycle were also destroyed during the
raids.
The Haqqani network has not made a comment on the report yet.
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