The Afghan forces have killed 46 Taliban terrorists and injured 37 others during an operation in the northern Faryab province.
Several Taliban units attacked the Qaisar district of the Faryab province but were pushed back by the military, Mohammad Hf Rezai, a spokesman for the 209th corps of the Afghan National Army, also known as the Shaheen Corps, told Sputnik on Saturday.
The spokesman added that the district was under the control of the Afghan forces.
At the same time, Rezai said the military operation was still underway, while the Afghan armed forces were clearing the area from the Taliban terrorists.
Meanwhile, the provincial government said several high-ranking members of the Taliban were injured during the operation.
The movement has not yet commented on the incident. (/Sputnik)
( With inputs from ANI )
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