Over 12 Taliban militants killed by government forces in southern Afghanistan

Military vehicles are seen during an operation in Nad Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2017. At least 12 militants loyal to the Taliban group have been killed and six others wounded, following a series of government forces air-and-ground operations to retake Nad Ali and Marja districts of Helmand province, an official said Saturday.(Xinhua/Abdul Aziz Safdari)