55 militants killed in Afghan battle

By ABC13
KABUL, Afghanistan A coalition statement said the battle took place on Friday in Paktika province, which borders Pakistan.

It said militants ambushed a patrol with rocket and gun fire, prompting troops to fire back and call in warplanes.

It said the 55 insurgents killed includes three key leaders. It did not identify them. Another 25 militants were wounded and another three detained.

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