Afghan army defuses 73 IEDs, landmines in 24 hours – Defence Ministry

Ayo Oluokun

June 7, 2018

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The Afghan army personnel found 73 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and landmines within the last 24 hours, the country’s Defence Ministry said Thursday.

“Afghan National Army (ANA) explosive-ordnance disposal teams recovered 73 rounds of IEDs and landmine elsewhere since early Wednesday.

“They safely defused or destroyed the explosives over the period,” the ministry said in a statement.

Taliban militants and Islamic State fighters have been using IEDs to make roadside bombs and landmines for targeting security forces, but the lethal home-made weapons also inflict casualties on civilians.

The national army remains committed to secure communities and works diligently to provide security for Afghans across the country, the ministry noted. (Xinhua/NAN)