At least 20 Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the foreign forces in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan.    The airstrike was conducted amid ongoing operations by the Afghan forces to clear Nish district of militants, (Khaama Press) reported Thursday.
According to the local security officials, the militants were targeted as they were planning to launch a coordinated attack on Nish district.    Provincial police spokesman Zia Durani said the airstrike was carried out in Lam area located between Nish and Khakriz districts.
In the meantime, the Ministry of Defense, said the Afghan forces also conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Nish district, killing four militants and wounding others.

Source: QNA