Kabul, July 10 (Newswire): In a major breakthrough, security officials of Northern Afghanistan said that more than 200 insurgents were killed and 120 injured during the first three months of the current solar year in the region.
The Commander of 209th Shahin Corps in North of Afghanistan, Gen. Zalmai Wisa said that all insurgents were killed and injured during the clearing operations which were carried out in different areas of the North.
He added that at least 70 insurgents have been arrested and 24 others surrendered to join the peace and reconciliation process.
"Since the beginning of the year, we could clear up several parts of the north from insurgents and large number of weapons and explosives were also seized in the operations," said Gen Zalmai Wisa.
According to reports, seven Afghan soldiers were killed and 20 injured in the operations. Nevertheless, security officials of the 209 Shahin Corps expressed their satisfaction over the capability of Afghan forces.
"Security forces in north have the ability to prevent terror attacks and they are well equipped," said Gen. Mohammad Salem Ehsas, Commander of the North Police Zone.
Officials of the 209 Shahin Corps believe that suicide attacks and planting roadside bombs are signs of insurgents' failure and that the Afghan security forces have reached a stage where they can prevent such attacks from happening.
The Commander of 209th Shahin Corps in North of Afghanistan, Gen. Zalmai Wisa said that all insurgents were killed and injured during the clearing operations which were carried out in different areas of the North.
He added that at least 70 insurgents have been arrested and 24 others surrendered to join the peace and reconciliation process.
"Since the beginning of the year, we could clear up several parts of the north from insurgents and large number of weapons and explosives were also seized in the operations," said Gen Zalmai Wisa.
According to reports, seven Afghan soldiers were killed and 20 injured in the operations. Nevertheless, security officials of the 209 Shahin Corps expressed their satisfaction over the capability of Afghan forces.
"Security forces in north have the ability to prevent terror attacks and they are well equipped," said Gen. Mohammad Salem Ehsas, Commander of the North Police Zone.
Officials of the 209 Shahin Corps believe that suicide attacks and planting roadside bombs are signs of insurgents' failure and that the Afghan security forces have reached a stage where they can prevent such attacks from happening.
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