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Afghanistan: 19 Taliban killed, 11 injured by ANA soldiers in Uruzgan

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 01 Dec 2020

Afghanistan: 19 Taliban killed, 11 injured by ANA soldiers in Uruzgan

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Kabul: At least 19 Taliban militants were killed in a raid conducted by the Afghan National Army (ANA) in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province on Monday.

The report was confirmed by the country's defence ministry.

According to the ministry, the raid was conducted in Dehrawood district.

"19 #Taliban were killed during preemptive operations of ANA in Dehrawood district of Uruzgan province yesterday. They had gathered and prepared to attack ANDSF positions when they were targeted by #ANA and #AAF," tweet from the ministry read.

Another tweet said 11 militants were injured and three strongholds along with a lot of weapons were destroyed at that time.