A Taliban leader belonging to the Red Unit of the group was killed during an operation jointly conducted by the Afghan and US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

The provincial government media office in a statement said at least 33 militants including the leader of the group were killed during the operation conducted in Nad-e-Ali district.

The statement further added at least 30 militants including the leader of the group were killed during the joint operations involving airstrikes in Nad-e-Ali district.

The Taliban leader in command of the Red Unit has been identified as Kamran and had recently arrived to Nad-e-Ali district from Kajaki and Musa Qala district to plan and coordinate a large attack on the security check posts, the statement said.

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