report in Khaama Press, 27 Nov 2020 at 11:49 AM
Afghanistan – The Afghan National Army (ANA) has foiled at least 10 possible IED blasts across several provinces of the country, said the Ministry of Defense in a statement Friday.
According to the statement, the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were placed on public roads by the Taliban insurgents that were discovered and defused during multiple operations in Kandahar, Zabul and Uruzgan provinces.
“10 IEDs which were placed by #Taliban on public roads in Kandahar, Zabul and Urzgan provinces, were discovered and defused by #ANA, yesterday,” said the MoD in a tweet.
The statement did not further elaborate on the incident but said the national army “risk their lives to save” people as part of their duties and patriotism.
“Lives of tens of civilians were saved as a result,” the tweet added. “ANA risk their lives to save and protect Afghans lives and properties.”
The Taliban did not immediately comment on the incident.
Meanwhile, at least 11 Taliban were killed and further 15 wounded during a shootouts with Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Panjwae and Zherai districts of the Kandahar province Thursday night.
“11 Taliban were killed and 15 others were wounded after they attacked #ANDSF positions in Panjwae and Zherai districts of Kandahar province, last night, said the MoD in a tweet.
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