The Afghan military authorities in the south of the country reported the killing of 65 armed Taliban and arresting of 80 others during the military operation.
This operation launched under the name of “Kalak Hod” in some parts of Kandahar, Urozgan and Zabul provinces with participation of 1500 Afghan military men.
Col. Abdul Hamid commander of 205 Atal army crops told Bakhtar News Agency, during this operation 65 armed Taliban killed including several commanders and tens others injured.
According to Col. Hamid, 80 armed Taliban arrested including 9 commanders during this operation.