Kabul, July 23(ANI): The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan special forces killed over 50 Haqqani fighters during an operation in the east of Afghanistan.
The 48-hour air and ground operation on Friday was conducted in Paktika province, known to be a hub of activity for the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
"The encampment site was a staging area for Haqqani and foreign fighters. These fighters were moved into the country by Haqqani insurgents who planned to use them for attacks throughout Afghanistan," the Daily Times quoted ISAF, as saying in a statement.
"Combined international and Afghan forces pushed the insurgents out of the area, but were intermittently engaged by them throughout the day," it added.
Security forces later recovered numerous stockpiles of weapons, including mortars, rocket propelled grenades with warheads, machine guns with multiple crates of ammunition, AK-47 rifles, grenades and military gear.
The Haqqani network, considered one of the most dangerous militant groups fighting in Afghanistan, was responsible for several high-profile attacks, including the deadly raid on Kabul's Intercontinental hotel in June. (ANI)
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