NATO troops kill 2 Taliban commanders

 
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NATO-led troops killed two Taliban commanders in Afghanistan's Wardak province, a press release of the alliance released in Kabul Saturday said.

"The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Mullah Hezbollah, the deputy Taliban district leader for Chak-e Wardak of Wardak province, was killed during an overnight operation in the province Thursday," the press release said.

Another commander, according to the press release, is Qari Sulayman, who was responsible for a Taliban senior leader responsible for coordinating and conducting improvised explosive device, indirect and direct fire attacks against coalition forces operating in Tange Valley.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a series of compounds east of the village of Paysh Kor in Chak-e Wardak district, the press release further said.

Taliban militants have yet to make comment.

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