The sources further added that the security forces killed the Taliban militants in Marjah district of the province.
Additionally, the security forces carried out separate airstrikes in Musa Qala, Nahr-e Saraj and Sangin districts killing at least 16 militants.
“In Musa Qalah district, 2 strikes killed 8 Taliban fighters and destroyed one vehicle,” the sources said, adding that an airstrike in Nahr-e Saraj killed 4 Taliban fighters and injured another militant.
The security forces carried out similar airstrikes in Sangin district killing 4 Taliban fighters and destroying 2 vehicles.
The anti-government armed militants including Taliban have not commented regarding the clash and airstrikes so far.