LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Up to 25 militants were killed as warplanes targeted Taliban hideouts and positions in several parts of the beleaguered Helmand province in southern Afghanistan Saturday night, according to a statement of provincial government released here Sunday.
According to the statement, the air strikes pounded Taliban positions in Garmsir, Chah-e-Anjir and Nahr-e-Saraj district late last night, killing 25 Taliban insurgents including some group commanders.
"Taliban notorious commander Mullah Rahmatullah is also among those killed in the air raids," the statement added.
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