The U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in support of the Afghan forces in Badghis province which killed dozens and wounded more than 70 Taliban militants.
According to the Provincial Government in a statement, U.S. forces conducted the airstrikes in Baghak Zone located in the outskirts of Qala-e Naw, the provincial capital of Badghis.
The forces conducted the airstrikes to support the Afghan forces who were responding to a coordinated Taliban attack on security posts.
The airstrikes killed 42 Taliban militants and wounded at least 35 others.
The security forces recovered 6 night vision goggles and a large quantity of weapons following the air and ground raid.
