5 Afghan Army Soldiers Killed in Taliban Attack in Kunar

KABUL: (Middle East Press) At least five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed following an attack by Taliban insurgents in eastern Kunar province.

According to local government officials, the attack was carried out late Wednesday after a group of Taliban militants attacked a security check post.

Provincail governor, Shuja-ul-Mulk Jalal, said the assailant militants who attacked the check post were covered in Afghan army uniform.

He said at least six insurgents  were also killed following the clashes with the Afghan army forces.

Defense ministry spokesman, Gen. Zahir Azimi, confirmed that seven Afghan army soldiers were killed  following insurgents attack and roadside bomb explosion in the past 24 hours.

Gen. Azimi did not disclose further information regarding the exact locations where the Afghan soldiers were martyred.