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6 suspected militants killed in southern Afghanistan
KABUL, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Afghan and the U.S.-led Coalition forces in joint operations killed six suspected militants in the southern region, said a press release of the troops issued here Saturday.These operations, according to the press release, occurred in Logar and Kandahar provinces where Taliban fighters are active.
"In Charkh District, Lowgar Province, combined Afghan and Coalition Forces conducted operations against militants associated with IED (Improvised Explosive Device) facilitation. A firefight began when armed militants engaged the force. Five enemy combatants were killed in the firefight," the press release added.
Upon receiving credible information that militants were staying at a compound in Charkh District, the combined force moved to the targeted location and called out for non-combatants to exit the premises, it further said.
In a similar operation carried out against insurgents in Zhari and Maiwand districts early today one armed militants was killed, the press release added.
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