Afghanistan airstrikes in Taliban hideouts kill 20 terrorists

Kabul: At least 20 terrorists were killed in Afghanistan military airstrikes on Taliban hideouts in northern Afghanistan's Badakshan province here on Tuesday.

"Acting upon intelligence reports, the aircraft of security forces targeted the hideouts of the armed Taliban insurgents in Zebak district late last night, killing at least 20 enemies on the spot," said reports.

Six vehicles and two motorbikes of the terrorists were also destroyed. The airstrike came in response to Taliban capturing Zebak district few days ago.

As per the intelligence sources, Taliban terrorists were also planning to overrun Zebak's neighbouring Ashkashim district.

Afghanistan government has pressed security forces into action to put a check on the same.