62 militants killed in Afghan airstrikes

Kabul, July 17 (IANS) At least 62 militants were killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, a military official said on Tuesday.

"The Army aircraft targeted Taliban hideouts in Maroof district in the past 24 hours during which the militants including a key commander were killed," the official told Xinhua news agency.

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