Language

Don't you have an account with Pajhwok Afghan News?

Click here to subscribe.

‘Mostly Kyrgyz militants killed in Zabul’

‘Mostly Kyrgyz militants killed in Zabul’

author avatar
4 Mar 2015 - 15:53
‘Mostly Kyrgyz militants killed in Zabul’
author avatar
4 Mar 2015 - 15:53

KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): The Commander of 205th military corps Gen. Abdul Hamid on Wednesday said most of the eliminated militants in southern Zabul offensive were the nationals of Kyrgyzstan.

In his chat with Pajhwok Afghan News, he said that anti-rebels offensive launched on Tuesday in the Khakh-i-Afghan district for the recovery of kidnapped passengers. Special Forces were landed in the area through helicopters and engaged in fierce fire fight with insurgents.

He informed majority of slain rebels, including women-Kandahar highway in the Shajoy district of Zabul province

The men were picked up from Pash Kandi area on the road between western Herat province and capital Kabul, Mohammad Ullah Ahmadi, the district police chief had said.

On Tuesday, Haji Attaullah Jan, head of the provincial council, said at least 60 insurgent were killed and wounded in the ongoing offensive in the province.

nh/rm

Visits: 18

GET IN TOUCH

SUGGEST A STORY

Pajhwok is interested in your story suggestions. Please tell us your thoughts by clicking here.

PAJHWOK MOBILE APP

Download our mobile application to get the latest updates on your mobile phone. Read more