The Herat-Badghis highway in the west of the country was cleared of the Taliban in an operation by security forces, officials said, adding that at least 15 militants were killed in the operation.

The 170-kilometer highway was closed to traffic in Laman area in Badghis province by the Taliban for the past few days, according to local officials.

“We will establish military bases in areas where the Taliban poses threat to the people,” said Col. Shir Aqa Alokozai, security officer at Badghis Police Headquarters.

“Ensuring the safety of highways is our mission. All the districts along the highway are under the third bridge of the Afghan National Army,” said Abdul Basir Nuristani, recruitment officer at 3rd Brigade of army in Badghis.

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