22 policemen killed in S. Afghan checkpoints attack

Source: Xinhua| 2017-11-14 13:47:33|Editor: Zhou Xin
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AFGHANISTAN-KANDAHAR-CHECKPOINT ATTACK 

Afghan security force members inspect near the site of an attack in Maywand district of Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, Nov. 14, 2017. At least 22 policemen and 45 militants were killed after Taliban attacked police checkpoints in Maywand district of Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar overnight, provincial police spokesman said Tuesday. (Xinhua/Manan Arghand)

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- At least 22 policemen and 45 militants were killed after Taliban attacked the police checkpoints in Maywand district of Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar overnight, provincial police spokesman said Tuesday.

About 15 policemen and 35 militants were also wounded during the fighting.

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