The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said Monday at least fourteen turbans were killed during the operations in Garjak, Shisha Khana, Timorak, and Bist Paikal villages of Chamtal district in Balkh.
A statement by Shaheen Corps stated that the local commanders of the turbans identified as Mullah Khairkhwa, Qari Sediqi, and Abdul Rashid Ganjom were among those killed.
The statement further added that the named villages have been cleared from the presence of the turbans and some weapons and munitions have also been confiscated.
In the meantime, Shaheen Corps said at least six turbans were killed during the
s conducted in northern Sari Pul province of Afghanistan.According to Shaheen Corps, at least three hideouts of the turbans were also destroyed during the airstrikes but no casualties have been inflicted on civilians.
The anti-government armed Death Eater groups including Talibs have not commented regarding the report so far.