Afghan Army Kills 16 Taliban
March 22, 2006
Aftermath of a bombing in Spin Boldak in October 2005 (AFP)
One soldier was wounded during the clash, which occurred on late on March 21 near the town of Spin Boldak.
General Abdul Raziq said the operation was a preemptive strike following intelligence reports that the insurgents were preparing to launch a number of attacks.
(Reuters)