Afghanistan: 81 rebels and 7 security men dead in clashes between talibans and armed forces in Helmand province
As many as 81 insurgents were eliminated and their 35 hideouts destroyed during a clearing operation in southern Helmand province, an official said on Wednesday.
At least seven security personnel were lost to clashes with insurgents during the offensive focused on Garamsir and Khanshin districts, border police chief Brig. Gen. Sultan Mahmood Mahmood told Pajhwok Afghan News.
He said a large number of militant hideouts were destroyed and huge amounts of weapons, ammunitions and motorcycles seized during the week-long offensive.