Afghanistan: 14 afghan soldiers and dozens of taliban militants killed in the past 24 hours
The Afghan Defense Ministry says 14 Afghan soldiers and dozens of Taliban militants have been killed across the country in the past 24 hours.
In a statement on July 7, the ministry said three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed by artillery fire and roadside bombs in Wardak Province, west of Kabul.
Around a dozen Taliban insurgents were killed in the operation.
Seven more soldiers were killed in restive Helmand Province by roadside bombs, and four others were killed in other attacks across the country.
The Defense Ministry said 27 Taliban were killed in Helmand.