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27 insurgents killed in S Afghanistan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-01-18 16:02
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LASHKAR GAH - Afghan forces killed 27 militants, wounded 13 in Taliban hotbed Helmand province in an operation Monday night, a statement released here Tuesday said.

"The operation launched Monday night against Taliban rebels in the districts of Sangin, Musa Qala and Gereshk during which 27 insurgents including two commanders were killed and 13 others sustained injuries," the statement released by 215 Maiwand Corps added.

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