गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Afghan airstrikes kill 21 insurgents in southern Helmand province International Afghan airstrikes kill 21 insurgents in southern Helmand province KathmanduPati December 24, 2020 File Photo KABUL – A total of 21 militants have been confirmed dead as military planes struck a Taliban gathering in Nawa district of the southern Helmand province on Wednesday, Defense Ministry said in a statement released here Thursday. A group of Taliban insurgents were gathered in Momen Khan area of Nawa district on Wednesday to attack security checkpoints, but the military planes in pre-emptive action targeted the gathering killing 21 insurgents on the spot and injuring nine others, the statement said. A large number of arms and ammunitions of the militants were also destroyed during the raids, the statement said.Taliban militants have yet to make comment.-Xinhua Write your comments RELATED NEWS Over 115,000 users leave X after US presidential election US and China must ‘get along’: Xi tells Trump Harris gives defiant concession after stunning Trump win DPM Poudel hold talks with MCC Chief Executive Officer Israel-UN relations sink to new depths China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Bill Gates applauds Nepal for tackling stunting Chinese Defense Minister Fenghe arriving Nepal next Sunday CDO of Kanchanpur transferred to Ministry of Home Affairs Govt picks career diplomats as ambassadors to three countries Devotees gathered to pull Machindranath Chariot clash with police Pandemic may not halt festivities Taking a jab at Home Minister Badal, Biplab says his party is not underground Sandeep takes one wicket,his side loses by 11 runs
