8 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan

At least eight militants affiliated to terror outfit Taliban have been killed during "Alburz 12" operation in Chamtal district of Afghan's northern Balkh province. In addition, 12 other militants were wounded, TOLO News reported.

"Two Afghan security forces were also wounded in the clashes," a spokesman for the military in the north of Afghanistan Nastratullah Jamshidi said.

The Taliban has not commented on it by far.