Airstrike kills 19 militants in S. Afghanistan

Source: Xinhua| 2019-01-28 20:09:30|Editor: Shi Yinglun
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Some 19 militants were killed and 11 others injured after Afghan warplanes targeted a Taliban training center in southern Kandahar province on Monday, provincial government spokesman Aziz Ahmad Azizi said.

"Acting upon intelligence report, the fighting aircraft pounded Taliban terrorist training center in Sarasahano area of Spin Boldak district along the border with Pakistan early this morning, killing 19 rebels and injuring 11 others," Azizi told Xinhua.

The Taliban group used to train suicide bombers in the center, the official said.

Taliban militants have not commented on the airstrike.

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