Kabul: At least 40 Taliban militants were killed in multiple strikes carried out by the Afghan Air Force, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Monday.
In southern Helmand province, 14 militants were killed and two others wounded
after warplanes targeted Taliban hideouts in Garmser district, the Ministry said in a statement. The victims included Mawlawi Hijrat, a deputy commander of the Taliban’s Sara Keta or Red Unit for Garmser.