Categories: Afghanistan

5 ANA soldiers killed, 6 injured

Monitoring Desk

KANDAHAR CITY: At least five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been killed and six others wounded as a result of a Taliban attack in the Maiwand district of southern Kandahar province, an official said on Wednesday. The overnight incident happened as the militants dug up a tunnel to an ANA base in the Mandozi area of the district, said KhwajaYahya Alvi, spokesman for the 205thAtal Military Corps. While confirming the attack, he said the Taliban stormed the military base after detonating explosives.

He told Pajhwok Afghan News that a delegation had been dispatched to the area and further details would be shared with media later on.

The district police spokesman, Ashraf Watandost, also confirmed the loss of five ANA soldiers and injuries to six others in the Taliban attack.

However, Taliban spokesman Qari Yousuf Ahmadi claimed inflicting causalities on about 30 soldiers in Maiwand district. (Pajhwok)

The Frontier Post

Recent Posts

12 Republican US senators threaten ICC with sanctions over Israel arrest warrants

WASHINGTON (AA) : A dozen Republican US senators have threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC)…

4 hours ago

Germany warns Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine war

BERLIN (AA) : Following Russia's announcement of drills involving the use of tactical nuclear weapons,…

4 hours ago

Saudi Crown Prince may visit Pakistan from 10th

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan and Saudi Arabia engagements have been at their peak in…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.