Afghan MoI: 49 militants killed in counter-terrorism operations in seven provinces

At least 49 militants were killed during the counter-terrorism operations in at least seven provinces, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) claimed Sunday.

 At least 49 militants were killed during the counter-terrorism operations in at least seven provinces, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) claimed Sunday.

“The operations were conducted in Helmand, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Farah, Jowzjan, Herat and Faryab provinces, as a result 49 armed militants were killed, six wounded and five others were arrested by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces,”

according to a statement by MoI. The statement further added “Also, during these operations, joint forces discovered and confiscated light and heavy rounds of ammunition, three rocket launchers, two PK machine guns and six AK-47 rifles.” The

Afghan security forces are busy conducting their annual counter-terrorism operations against the militant groups.