26 militants killed in coalition airstrikes

Monitoring Desk

KABUL: At least 26 militants were killed and 3 others were wounded in coalition airstrikes in northwestern Badghis province of Afghanistan.

According to informed military sources, the airstrikes were carried out in Bala Murghab and Jawand districts of the province.

The sources further added that the airstrikes were carried out in support of Afghan National Army soldies.

“26 terrorists were killed, 3 were wounded and an 82mm-artillery was destroyed in airstrikes carried by coalition forces in Support of Afghan National Army in Bala Murghab Jawand districts of Badghis province,” the sources added.

The anti-government armed militants including Taliban have not commented regarding the airstrikes so far.

Badghis is among the relatively volatile provinces in northwestern parts of Afghanistan.

Taliban militants are active in some of its remote districts and often attempt to attack the government and security compounds. (Khaama Press)