8 militants killed, 2 Taliban hideouts destroyed in Afghanistan

Kabul April 7 (IANS) At least eight militants have been killed and two Taliban hideouts destroyed by Afghan Army in the country s Badakhshan province officials said on Saturday.

"Afghan National Army Air Force A-29 military planes on Friday afternoon struck two Taliban hideouts in Wardoj district. The initial information found eight militants lost their lives after the sorties " Army spokesman Hanif Rezai was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

A hijacked armoured military carrier a heavy gun and three bunkers along with weapons and ammunition were also destroyed he said. No civilian was injured during the operation.

Violence has escalated in Afghanistan s northern region over the past few years as Afghan security forces push against the militants in the south and the east.

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