LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Forty Taliban have been killed in Lashkargah clashes as fresh commandoes and quick response force personnel arrived in southern Helmand province to drive militants from Lashkargah, an official said on Tuesday.
Capt. Ahmad Shakil Tasal, deputy spokesman for the 215th Maiwand Military Corp, said 400 fresh troops landed in Lashkargah today. More tanks and other military equipment have been shifted as preparations were completed for a counter-insurgency offensive.
He said fierce clashes were underway in Babaji and Chah Anjir localities. Security forces also suffered causalities but the exact number was . . .
