17 Taliban Killed In Helmand Strike, Civilian Deaths Also Reported

October 04 2010

Afghanistan

Afghan provincial authorities say at least three civilians were among those killed by a NATO airstrike against militant targets in southern Helmand province, Reuters reports.

The attack on Saturday killed five senior Taliban leaders and a dozen other fighters, said the provincial police chief. Four civilians were also reported wounded.

The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force confirmed on Sunday the deaths of two targeted Taliban insurgents, CNN reported. The...

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