MAIMANA (Pajhwok): Local officials on Wednesday said five Afghan soldiers were killed by Taliban militants in Qaisar district of northwestern Faryab province.
On the other hand, seven Taliban insurgents including a commander of the group were killed during an airstrike in Garziwan district of Faryab.
A security officials who wished to go unnamed, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the incident took place in Bura Ghanha area of Qaisar district on Tuesday night.
“Those killed included two national policemen, two local policemen and one upraising group . . .
