(MENAFN- QNA) Eight soldiers and 46 militants have been killed in separate military operations across the country, the Afghan Ministry of Defense announced this morning.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense states that the eight soldiers have been killed in rebel fire and landmine explosions in past 24 hours.
The statement adds that 46 militants were killed and 36 wounded during separate military operations in 15 provinces in past 24 hours, according to the Afghan (Khaama Press).
Landmines were also defused and weapons and ammunition seized by the security forces but Ministry of Defense statement does not specify the number.
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