NATO airstrike kill 8 militants in Maidan Wardak province

According local authorities in central Maidan Wardak province at least 8 militants were killed along with their commander following NATO airstrike at Syedabad district while they were planting roadside improvised explosive device.

The officials further added the militants were killed in two separate operations at Kaj Kala and Aftab Sia areas.

Syedabad district chief Dr. Fazal Karim Muslim said at least 5 militants along with their commander recognized as Daud were planting roadside bombs at Kaj Kala area and were killed following a NATO air raid around 2:00 am local time.

Mr. Muslim further added, in a separate operation at least 3 militants were killed at Kabul-Kandahar highway following an air raid.

He also said the eight militants who were killed following the operations were working for Mullah Farid Qeyam and were involved in planting roadside bombs and other insurgency activities.

Anti-government armed militant groups yet to comment regarding the reports.

from KHAAMA

Posted in: Afghan National Army, Afghanistan, Improvised explosive device, International Security Assistance Force, Taliban, Wardak Province