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Dozens of Taliban militants were killed after they launched an attack on Afghan army forces in the eastern province of Paktiya, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
"More than 500 domestic and foreign militants attacked the army forces on Monday night. The attack left 49 militants dead and scores injured," defence ministry spokesman Zahir Azimi said.
He said five soldiers were killed, six wounded and one was captured by the insurgents. Elsewhere, two foreign troops were killed by rebel attacks in eastern Afghanistan, the NATO-led military alliance said on Tuesday.
The International Security Assistance Force said the troops were attacked on Monday, but did not give details about the nationalities or the location.
"More than 500 domestic and foreign militants attacked the army forces on Monday night. The attack left 49 militants dead and scores injured," defence ministry spokesman Zahir Azimi said.
He said five soldiers were killed, six wounded and one was captured by the insurgents. Elsewhere, two foreign troops were killed by rebel attacks in eastern Afghanistan, the NATO-led military alliance said on Tuesday.
The International Security Assistance Force said the troops were attacked on Monday, but did not give details about the nationalities or the location.
