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42 Taliban insurgents killed during Afghan forces operations, says military

At least 42 armed Taliban insurgents were killed during Afghan national security forces (ANSF) operations, 201 Selab Military Corps in eastern Nangarhar claimed, TOLONews reported.

The military corps said Tuesday in a statement that during the operation 40 other Taliban were also wounded.

The operations were conducted in Nangarhar, Kunar, Nuristan provinces and Surobi district of Kabul province.

During the operation weapons and explosives were also seized from the Taliban, the statement said.

Taliban did not confirm the causalities.

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