Afghanistan, March 20 -- At least four Taliban militants were killed during an operation of the Afghan armed forces against the high-profile attack facilitators of the group in Kabul.

Informed military sources said Wednesday "In an operation targeting Taliban high-profile attack facilitators in Kabul, Afghan forces killed 4 Taliban fighters and destroyed one vehicle."

The sources did not provide further information in this regard and it is yet not clear where and when the operation was conducted.

This comes as the U.S. Embassy in Kabul had earlier warned of possible attacks by militants during the Afghan New Year which will be observed on 21st of March.

"As of mid-March 2019, the U.S. Embassy has received increased reports regarding p...