U.S. airstrikes kill, wounded more than 70 Taliban militants in Badghis

The U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in support of the Afghan forces in Badghis province which killed or wounded more than 70 Taliban militants.

The Provincial Government said in a statement that the U.S. forces conducted the airstrikes the airstrikes in Baghak Zone located in the outskirts of Qala-e Naw, the provincial capital of Badghis.

The statement further added that the U.S. forces conducted the airstrikes to support the Afghan forces who were responding to a coordinated Taliban attack on security posts.

According to Governor’s Office, the airstrikes killed 42 Taliban militants and wounded at least 35 others.

The security forces confiscated 6 night vision goggles and a large quantity of weapons following the clash, the statement added.

The Taliban group has not commented in this regard so far.

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