Afghanistan: 10 Militants Killed, 13 Detained

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From 'News.Balita.Ph': U.S.-led Coalition forces killed 10 militants and detained 13 others during operations targeting the Taliban and Haqqani networks in eastern Afghanistan on Friday, said a Coalition statement issued on Saturday. Forces targeted a regional Taliban commander responsible for coordinating and directing improvised explosive device (IED), suicide and other attacks in Achin district of Nagahar province, killing six militants and arresting 10 suspects, the statement said. During a search of the hideout of militants, rocket-propelled grenades, AK-47s and other military style equipment have been found, it added.

In another operation in Spera district of Khost province, Coalition forces killed one militant and detained two while targeting a Haqqani militant, believed to coordinate and direct attacks against the government of Afghanistan and Coalition forces in the region, it further said. While in the engagement in Sabari district of Khost, Coalition forces targeted a known Haqqani associate who supports and assists with the movement of foreign fighters into the region, killing three armed militants and captured another one without incident, it said.