TASHKENT: An Afghan military plane was prevented from illegally crossing Uzbek airspace by air defense forces, the Uzbek Defense Ministry press service said Monday. The Afghan military plane crashed into Uzbek territory, said the ministry, adding that an investigation is underway. The ministry said that there were no casualties. Meanwhile, local media reported that two … Read more
The Afghan Defense Ministry says that 50 Taliban were killed fighting between government forces and the Taliban near the capital Kabul of Afghanistan. Tensions in Afghanistan have risen since the withdrawal of US troops began on May 1, and militants are trying to seize new territory, according to the foreign news agency. The latest clash between Afghan … Read more
A military helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan’s central province of Wardak, killing nine soldiers and their crew. The Afghan Defense Ministry said the helicopter crashed in central Afghanistan, killing nine soldiers on board, while an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, according to the reports. The Afghan Defense Ministry said in … Read more
