Over 40 militants killed as Afghan troops combat Taliban in restive provinces

An Afghan security force member takes part in a military operation in Marja district of southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2019. More than 40 Taliban militants have been killed within past 24 hours as the Afghan army, backed by air force and NATO-led coalition's aircraft, continued to pound militants by conducting daily operations, the Afghan Defense Ministry said Tuesday. (Photo by LASHKAR GAH/Xinhua)