Four Haqqani commanders were killed in an Afghan Air Force airstrike in Janikhail in Paktia province on Monday night, provincial officials said.
According to the governor’s spokesman Naqib Attal said the commanders killed were Abdul Wali, Kakai, Khaibar and Matiullah.
Meanwhile provincial council members have blasted government for not taking adequate security measures to retake Janikhail which fell to the Taliban late last week.
Attal said that about 70 families have fled the area and are taking refuge in Tsamkani district which borders Janikhail.
He said they are living out in the open and are appealing to government for assistance.
However, security forces said that insurgents have planted dozens of landmines in the area – especially along the road into the district. They said this is slowing down their progress.
No further details were given and no reports were provided on any civilian casualties.http://www.tolonews.com/en/afghanistan/27007-four-haqqani-commanders-killed-in-janikhail-airstrike
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