19 Taliban killed in Afghanistan's southern Helmand
As many as 19 Taliban insurgents were gunned down on Thursday during a 24-hour operation conducted by security forces in Afghanistan`s southern Helmand province.
Jun 01, 2017, 20:11 PM 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
Afghan Police refuse to return to fight Taliban
Afghan police are refusing to return to the streets of a volatile southern district under Taliban attack, claiming that promised government help has not yet arrived, an Afghan official said today.
Dec 29, 2015, 16:33 PM IST
US air strikes hit targets in embattled Afghan district
US aircraft carried out two attacks in Sangin, the district in southern Afghanistan overrun by Taliban insurgents this week, officials said on Thursday, as the battle for the strategic province of Helmand continued.
Dec 24, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
Taliban 'push further' into Sangin town in Helmand
Afghanistan government forces have lost control of the centre of the town of Sangin in Helmand province after days of fierce fighting, media reports said on Wednesday.
Dec 24, 2015, 00:09 AM IST
