The Afghan Security Forces killed at least five Taliban insurgents during an operation in southern Kandahar province, the security officials said.

At least three Afghans were killed and 31 others wounded after two explosions rocked Lashkar Gah, capital of southern province of Helmand during the New Year celebrations on Saturday, an official said.

At least four people were killed in an explosion in Arghandab district in Kandahar province on Saturday evening, local officials confirmed.