In Afghanistan, about 40 Taliban was destroyed during the largest special operation

In Afghanistan, during the largest joint operation of the Afghan troops and international forces, at least 30 Taliban militants were killed, Breitbart.com reports with reference to the statement of the American military command.

Fights broke out in the south of the country, in the province of Hilmens, where the Taliban, performing regular patrolling of the area, made an unsuccessful attack on a detachment of government and international troops. The allies responded to the fire, entering the battle. The victims or wounded from the American or Afghan military are not reported.

It is worth noting that on Thursday in the same area there was an explosion, which was the victim of which were 5 people, including the deputy of the Parliament of Afghanistan DAD Mohammad Khan, known for his negative attitude to Islamic fundamentalists. The Taliban took responsibility for the attack.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai decisively condemned the attack on a deputy, who, according to him, was "a real representative of the people and ensured that the Taliban put up their weapons," ITAR-TASS notes.

Recall that the peaceful settlement of the situation in Afghanistan remains one of the priority areas of US foreign policy. The day before, a message appeared that President Barack Obama proposed to double the number of Afghan army servicemen. According to the head of the White House, an increase in the number of military and police from 170 to 400 thousand people will help stabilize the situation in the country.

In addition, in Afghanistan there is also an impressive contingent of international forces, which has about 70 thousand troops from around the world. The United States plan to increase the number of their troops in the country by another 17 thousand troops during the year.