Afghan troops kill 15 militants

Fifteen militants were killed in fighting with the security forces in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province on Tuesday, the Afghan Army said.

Fifteen militants were killed in fighting with the security forces in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province on Tuesday, the Afghan Army said.

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"Troops conducted a commando operation in Marja village of Nadali district Tuesday morning, as a result 15 insurgents were killed and eight others were captured," a military official said.

Helmand province has been the scene of violence since the security forces launched a major operation against the Taliban in July.

Taliban fighters have intensified attacks against the government ahead of the Aug 20 presidential elections.