KABUL - At least 120 insurgents were killed over the past 48 hours in 16 provinces, said officials at the Ministry of Defense (MoD).

In addition, 80 insurgents were injured and 30 others were arrested during these military

Fifteen Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers also lost their lives while battling the rebels, he added.

"Wherever the enemies are seen, our forces are ready to eliminate them," Waziri stated.

Furthermore, the MoD forces conducted 225 air operations during the past 48 hours.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) officials also warned to target the insurgents in all over the country.

"We launch operation against the insurgents whenever we receive any information about their presence and activities," said Najibullah Danish, a deputy spokesman for interior ministry said.

These statements come as the first Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum is in Faryab for nearly three weeks to clear the northwestern province from Taliban.

A Pakistani military general among scores of Taliban and foreign militants have reportedly been eliminated in Faryab. (Tolonews)