KABUL, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Afghan forces with the support of international troops based in southern Afghanistan province of Uruzgan have killed over 150 Taliban insurgents, the Daily Outlook newspaper reported Wednesday.

    "In the operation backed by the U.S.-led Coalition troops and launched against militants in Charchinu district in Uruzgan province early this week so far 150 rebels have been killed," the newspaper quoted a press release of the U.S. military as saying.

    Based on the press release the newspaper added the areas of Doaab and Dosang in Charchinu district had been cleared of insurgents while clash is going on in adjoining areas.

    However, Taliban militants have not made any comment so far.

    Conflicts and Taliban-related violence have claimed the lives of more than 6,000 people so far this year in Afghanistan.