Afghanistan, Aug. 24 -- The Afghan security forces killed or wounded at least 25 Taliban militants during the operations in Ghazni, Wardak, Paktika and Paktiya provinces.

The 203rd Thunder Corps said in a statement that the Afghan air and ground forces conducted operations Shahbaz area of Ghazni city and Mullah Khel and Khonyan areas of Qarabagh district.

The statement further added that the security forces killed 7 Taliban militants during the operations and wounded 2 others.

Furthermore, the security forces killed 6 Taliban militants and wounded 7 others during the operation in Jalrez district of Wardak province.

The 203rd Thunder Corps also added that the security forces killed 3 Taliban militants and confiscated an Ak-47 rifle and...