Al-Qaeda's Indian subcontinent chief Asim Umar killed in Afghanistan
Pakistani national and chief of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Asim Umar, was killed in a joint operation by the US and Afghan forces in the Helmand province, country's National Directorate of Security (NDS) said on Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.
Oct 09, 2019, 08:24 AM IST
35 civilians killed by Afghan forces in southern Helmand province
The incident occurred on Sunday night when Afghan forces raided a house that the officals said was being used by the Taliban to train suicide bombers, but during the attack a wedding venue situated adjacent the target came under fire.
Sep 23, 2019, 14:06 PM IST
Taliban fighters attack police checkpoints in Afghanistan's Helmand, 11 cops killed
The assaults on two police post are the latest in a series of deadly attacks on Afghan security forces claimed by the Taliban.
Dec 17, 2017, 20:54 PM IST
54 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
"Afghan special forces conducted night operations against insurgents in Nawa district on Sunday night which resulted in killings 42 rebels and injuring 27 others," a government statement said.
Jul 03, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
Two Afghan soldiers killed in US airstrike
Meanwhile, US forces in Afghanistan have released a statement and confirmed the death of Afghan border soldiers during overnight operations in Helmand.
Jun 10, 2017, 18:03 PM IST
Air strikes kill 60 Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan's Helmand province
The insurgents were planning to launch a major attack on Sanging district.
Feb 11, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
Taliban attack home of Afghan lawmaker in capital, killing 8
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack.
Dec 22, 2016, 12:53 PM IST
Suicide car bomb explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand Province; at least 20 dead
At least 20 persons were killed and several injured on Monday in a suicide car bomb explosion near a police checkpoint in Lashkar Gah city of Afghanistan's Helmand Province, officials said.
Oct 10, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Suicide car bomber kills 14 in Afghanistan's Helmand city
A suicide car bombing on Monday killed 14 people, including 10 Afghan police officers, as the Taliban launched a large-scale attack on the capital in southern Helmand province, the heartland of the insurgency.
Oct 10, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
Second US service member killed in Afghanistan in 2016
The latest attack took place in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand Province, when US troops were accompanying Afghan soldiers, the Pentagon said in a statement, adding that six Afghan soldiers were also wounded.
Aug 24, 2016, 04:04 AM IST
16 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan in air strikes
At least 16 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured in separate air strikes in Sangin and Marja districts of Afghanistan's Helmand province, an official said on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
Taliban attack buses in south Afghanistan, abduct 60 people
The Taliban on Tuesday ambushed a series of buses and cars in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, forcing people out of the vehicles and abducting around 60 passengers, an Afghan official said.
Jun 21, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
US photojournalists David Gilkey, translator killed in Afghanistan: NPR
David and Zabihulla were on National Public Radio (NPR) assignment, traveling with an Afghan army unit, which came under attack in southern Helmand province.
Jun 06, 2016, 03:39 AM IST
Afghan battle `ongoing` as US soldier killed: Pentagon
A US soldier was killed and two wounded in an ongoing battle in Afghanistan`s Helmand province, where Afghan troops are pushing back Taliban insurgents, the Pentagon said.
Jan 06, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
US soldier killed in Afghanistan
The US Defence Department said, adding that a number of Afghan forces were also injured, Xinhua news agency reported.
Jan 06, 2016, 06:29 AM IST
Afghan Army frees 59 from Taliban custody
The Afghan Army launched a special operation in the country`s Helmand province and set free 59 people from a Taliban prison, sources said on Saturday.
Jan 02, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
