Taliban Militants Suffer Heavy Casualties in Farah Province

Eight Taliban militants were killed and six other Taliban militants were wounded during a joint clearance operation carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in Parchaman district, western Farah province.

Fifty- four villages of Parchaman cleared of armed Taliban and the clearance operation is under way to be cleared from armed Taliban presence.

In a separate report, eight Taliban militants were killed and 12 other Taliban militants were wounded after Afghan National Defense and Security Forces conducted a joint clearance operation in Pusht Rod district, Farah province.

Three roadside bombs were also detected.

Several villages of Pusht Rod cleared of armed Taliban and several check posts established at various points to ensure the security.