Afghan security forces have retaken a southern district from the Taliban aiming at weakening the insurgents’ hold on Helmand province and push them back from around its capital, Lashkar Gah, officials said on Monday.
A two-day offensive launched on Saturday saw security forces take the district centre of Nawa, to the south of Lashkar Gah, killing more than 50 fighters and destroying vehicles and equipment, said Defense Ministry spokesman, General Dawlat Waziri.
The operation would continue with security forces moving further south along the main road to the town of Garmsir, officials said.
Source: Reuters
