An Afghan security force member takes position during a military operation against Taliban in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2016. Fierce fighting has been continuing for the control of Khanshin district in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province over the past two days and Taliban have suffered huge casualties, spokesman for provincial government, Omar Zawak said Saturday. (Xinhua/Abdul Aziz Safdari)
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Fighting continues for control of Khanshin district in S. Afghanistan
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Fierce fighting has been continuing for the control of Khanshin district in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province over the past two days and Taliban have suffered huge casualties, spokesman for provincial government, Omar Zawak said Saturday.
"Taliban militants launched massive offensive on security checkpoints in Khanshin district yesterday evening and security forces retaliated forcing militants to retreat from some areas," Zawak told Xinhua. Full story
