37 militants killed in newest military operations in Afghanistan

KABUL:Thirty-seven militants have been killed in newest military operations across the country, the Afghan Ministry of Interior today said.  A statement issued by the ministry stated that the operations were carried out in five provinces where 41 militants also sustained injuries in past 24 hours, reports QNA.
”155 different types of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weapons and ammunition were also seized by the security forces during these operations,” it said.
A specific number of the weapons and ammunition is not cited in the statement. Afghan National Security Forces began independent large-scale military operations after taking full responsibility of security from NATO forces at the beginning of this year. Officials report killing thousands of insurgents in these operations.  (AGENCIES)