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Scores of Taliban killed, says US
Over 130 Taliban fighters were killed in Afghanistan by US-led coalition troops over the past few days, the coalition said on Monday.
- Agencies
- Published: 00:00 April 30, 2007
Kabul: Over 130 Taliban fighters were killed in Afghanistan by US-led coalition troops over the past few days, the coalition said on Monday.
The deaths signify the heaviest reported rebel losses this year amid increasing violence in the country.
Backed by air support, the Taliban were killed in two separate battles in the western province of Herat, the US military said in a statement.
Herat, which borders Iran, had been considered safe compared to other areas where the Taliban are more active.
A total of 87 Taliban fighters were killed during a 14-hour battle with US-led troops and Afghan forces on Sunday.
Another 49 Taliban, including two of their leaders, were killed two days earlier after a group of Taliban fired at a joint coalition and Afghan patrol in another part of the valley.
A statement said one US soldier was killed, but did not say if there were any casualties among the Afghan forces. There were no reported injuries among civilians.
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