30 killed, 10 tanks destroyed in Paktia operations

PAKTIKA, Aug. 9 – As many as 29 puppets suffered casualties in a series of Mujahideen direct shooting attacks and bombings in Chamkani district of Paktia province over the last 3 days.

The enemy’s reinforcements have made several attempts to break Mujahideen siege of Chamkani district but have been foiled and forced to retreat with fatal losses in which over 29 puppets including Faizan, an Arbaki commander suffered casualties.

9 enemy tanks and 1 ranger vehicles are reported to have been destroyed in the attacks over this period of time.

Similarly, the road between Jani Khel and Chamkani district have been blocked by Mujahideen.

Early today, a roadside bomb blast hit a vehicle in Jani Khel district of Paktia province, leaving 1 puppet dead and 2 wounded.

Also Tuesday, Mujahideen seized two enemy posts in Jani Khel district of the province, leaving a number of Arbakis dead and wounded.