The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have prevented the use of two vehicle-borne IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) on Tuesday in central Afghan province of Wardak, said an ISAF statement released here on Wednesday.
ISAF received information that insurgents were making two vehicle-borne IEDs in the Maydan Shahr district of Wardak, the statement said.
After obtaining positive identification of the IEDs and insurgents, ISAF conducted airstrikes, destroying the IEDs, killing and wounding some insurgents, it added.
Afghanistan has witnessed the surge of Taliban attacks on international and Afghan troops during past weeks when the anti-government militants continue to demonstrate their strength through suicide and roadside bombings.
Escalating insurgency and violent incidents have left more than2,500 people dead with over 700 civilians since January this year in the war-torn country.
Source:Xinhua
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