Afghanistan, Oct. 30 -- The Afghan Special Forces killed 8 Taliban militants during the operations in Daykundi and Paktiya provinces, the military officials said.

The officials further added that the Special Forces also arrested 5 Taliban militants during the same operations.

The Special Forces killed 7 militants during the operation in Gizab district of Daykundi province, the officials said, adding that they also destroyed a cache of weapons.

The officials also added that the Special Forces killed a Taliban militant and arrested 5 others during two separate raids in Sayyid Karam district of Pakitya.

The Special Forces also destroyed 2 caches of weapons during the two raids, the officials added.

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