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Precision Strike Takes Out Taliban Commander, Advisers

April 26 2010

Afghanistan

A NATO airstrike in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz has killed a Taliban commander and two of his advisers, Deutsche Presse-Agentur reports.

The three militants were driving northeast of Kunduz city on Monday when the precision strike destroyed their vehicle, according to a NATO statement.

The targeted commander was responsible for weapons distribution and directing attacks against coalition forces, according to a NATO statement.

An ongoing offensive in Kunduz and...

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