KABUL: (Middle East Press) At least five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were martyred following Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and insurgent’s attacks, defense officials said Saturday.
Gen. Zahir Azimi, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense said the Afghan army soldiers were martyred in the past 24 hours.
He did not disclose further information regarding the exact locations where the ANA service members were killed.
Meanwhile, Gen. Azimi said at least 18 insurgents were killed and several others were injured following military operations during the past 48 hours.
Gen. Azimi further added the insurgents were killed or injured during operations in six different provinces.
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers also discovered and neutralized 72 rounds of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during the same operations, Gen. Azimi said.
The anti-government armed militant groups including the Taliban militants have not commented regarding the reports yet.
