report in Khaama Press, Nov 22, 2020 at 01:42 PM
At least eight Taliban insurgents were killed during a battle with Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in southern province of Kandahar, said the Ministry of Defense in a statement Sunday.
According to the statement, the Taliban were “preparing to attack ANDSF” at their locations in Panjwae and Aherai districts before being haunted by the Afghan Air Force.
“8 Taliban were killed in Panjwae and Zherai districts of Kandahar last night,” said the MoD in a tweet. “They were preparing to attack #ANDSF positions when they were targeted by AAF.”
Meanwhile, at least five further Taliban were killed in Shawali Kot district of the province, according to the ministry.
Officials did not provide further details on possible casualties Afghan forces may have suffered or further injuring the terrorist group bored, but said their attack was foiled before the Taliban succeed in their “heinous” attack.
“5 Taliban were killed in Shahwali-Kot district of Kandahar province yesterday,” MoD added. “They were preparing to attack #ANDSF positions when they were targeted by #ANA.”https://www.khaama.com/13-taliban-killed-in-kandahar-battle-34534/
