Security officials have reported that 8 insurgents, including a key Taliban commander were killed in Balkh province.
Afghan Army in the north of the country said that as a result of air operation on Taliban in Koh Alborz of Chitmal district of Balkh province, 8 Taliban insurgents were killed.
“These people were members of Abdul Ghani group known as “Turabi” prominent Taliban commander for Chtmtal district of Balkh Province, who were targeted last night,” said the 209 Shaheen Corps statement.
