Summary The Taliban militants group has not commented regarding the report so far.
HELMAND (Web Desk) – A senior leader of Afghan Taliban and shadow governor for southern Helmand province has been killed in an airstrike in the restive Marjah district, local security officials said as reported by an Afghan News Agency Khaama Press.
The airstrike was carried out late on Sunday night targeting Mullah Manan and his fighters in the vicinity of Marjah district.
Provincial security Chief General Agha Noor Kentoz said Muallah Manan was initially injured in the attack and later died of his wounds on Monday.
He said the airstrike was carried out as part of Khanjar operations which were launched six days ago in Marjah to suppress the insurgency activities of the Taliban militants.
The Taliban militants group has not commented regarding the report so far.
This comes as at least 8 militants were killed during an attack on the Taliban prison in Marjah district earlier.
