12 Afghan Taliban killed in drone strike

The drone targeted the Taliban who were gathered in their compound in Dasht-e-Archi district

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12 Afghan Taliban killed in drone strike
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At least 12 Afghan Taliban were killed in a foreign troops' drone strike in northern Kunduz province on Saturday afternoon, Afghan media reported, quoting a local official.

According to Tolo News, the drone targeted the Taliban who were gathered in their compound in Dasht-e-Archi district of the province, a commander of Pamir’s 20 Corps, Gen Sayed Qurban Musawi said.

“Six foreign fighters and Asadullah Mazloomyar, a deputy shadow governor of Taliban, were among those killed,” he said.

However, he did not provide more details about the airstrike.