PUL-E-KHUMRI, Afghanistan, Feb 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven militants have been confirmed dead, after fighter aircraft pounded a Taliban hideout in Baghlan-e-Markazi district, of the northern Baghlan province, in Afghanistan, said an army statement, released here today (Sunday).
The airstrikes, according to the statement, were conducted late Saturday evening, in Maghal village of Baghlan-e-Markazi district, killing seven armed insurgents on the spot, and wounding eight others.
A number of arms and ammunition, as well as, a car of the militants were destroyed during the raids, the statement added.
Taliban militants, who are active in parts of Baghlan province, have yet to make comment.– NNN-XINHUA
