Afghanistan.. 16 Taliban killed and wounded

16 Taliban militants were killed and wounded while the Afghan forces thwarted their attack in the northern province of Balkh.

Afghanistan.. 16 Taliban killed and wounded
30 October, 2020   06:08
NEWS DESK

On Friday, the Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that 14 Taliban militants were killed and two others were wounded, while thwarting an attack by the group in the northern state of Balkh.

The ministry said in a statement that "the Afghan air force targeted two groups of Taliban who were planning to attack sites of the security forces. Large quantities of Taliban weapons and two of their strongholds were destroyed."

Violence continues despite the Taliban's assurance, during talks with Washington and the Afghan government, that they would reduce attacks and reduce casualties.

Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of many parts of Helmand, southern Afghanistan, from the Taliban.

The Ministry of Defense noted that the Taliban launched attacks and other "violent activities" in 22 provinces, at least, over the week.