She indicated that Taliban fighters had gathered in Bushmoul district, Jiri district, and Dand district in Kandahar, with the aim of planning attacks targeting security and defense checkpoints of the government.
The clashes resulted in killing 12 Taliban members, wounding 4 others, and damaging their weapons and ammunition.
On the other hand, Afghan forces discovered 9 explosive devices and were able to defuse them safely before these mines lead to heavy civilian casualties.