Afghan forces kill 20 insurgents

KABUL, May 08 (Xinhua): At least 20 armed insurgents had been killed and 15 others injured since military operations were launched in Paktika province, east of Afghanistan on Monday, Defence ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Afghan army launched operations in Barmal district of Paktika province on Monday and so far 20 insurgents including their seven local commanders have been killed and 15 others injured," the statement said.

The Defence ministry didn't mention if there were casualties on the army personnel.