17 rebels killed in Afghan battle: ministry

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Source: AFP

17 rebels killed in Afghan battle: ministry

(AFP) – 1 hour ago

KABUL — Afghan troops and NATO war jets pounded insurgents during a "fierce battle" in southern Afghanistan, killing 17 rebels, the defence ministry said Sunday.

The weekend fighting erupted after rebels fired several mortars at an Afghan army position in the southern province of Zabul, a known Taliban hotspot, the ministry said in a statement.

"Afghan troops were dispatched after the enemy position was identified and a very fierce battle took place," it said.

"During the battle, which was backed by international forces' air support and lasted for one hour, 17 terrorists were killed," the statement said, adding that another militant wounded in the fighting was captured.

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1. Rebels? Insurgents?Terrorists? Militants? Make up your fucking minds.

The afghan army. My ass.