At least 20 militants killed in Afghanistan

At least 20 militants are killed by Afghan and US-led coalition forces during an early morning operation in the southern Afghan province of Helmand.

At least 20 militants were killed on Monday by Afghan and US-led coalition forces during an early morning operation in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, a coalition statement said.

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The combined force came under attack on their way to Reeg district and killed around 20 militants, the statement said, adding that no civilian casualties occurred in the incident.

A 13,000-strong coalition force is fighting militants and maintaining security in Afghanistan.

Due to increasing violence, over 5,000 people, mostly Taliban militants, have been killed in Afghanistan this year.