Dozens killed in Afghan offensive
US-led forces claim to have killed Taliban fighters in two separate operations.
Published On 20 Jan 2009
In the first attack, a Taliban network was targeted in Kapisa, a province northeast of the Afghan capital, Kabul.
A statement released by the US military said that troops killed 18 fighters and a commander who was known for targeting Afghan and foreign forces.
In the second attack, a Taliban commander allegedly responsible for roadside bombings throughout the restive province of Kandahar was killed. Two other fighters were also killed.
Source: News Agencies