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KABUL — Two attacks killed more than 70 Taliban insurgents Saturday, NATO officials said, but some local residents said those killed included civilians.
In eastern Laghman province, a combined force of Afghan and coalition soldiers airlifted troops into Masooda village to clear the area of insurgents, the international forces said in a statement.
After coming under fire, they called for air support, and 32 insurgents were killed, according to Afghan police officials. NATO officials put the death toll at “more than 30.”
In the other encounter, in eastern Khost province, 42 insurgents were killed about 2 a.m. Saturday while trying to cross the border from Pakistan, said Maj. Stephen Platt, a NATO spokesman.
Denver Post wire services
