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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Up to 42 armed insurgents have been confirmed dead and 25 others wounded after an overnight of Afghan forces operations backed by airstrikes conducted in Shah Walikot district in Taliban former stronghold southern Kandahar province, police said Friday.
The incident took place in Seyasang and Buri areas of Shah Walikot district after the armed Taliban attacked security checkpoints in the districts, said Kandahar police chief General Abdul Razeq.
"Air force was called for help in the area, resulting in killing 42 Taliban rebels and 25 others wounded," Razeq told Xinhua.
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