At least 13 soldiers and policemen were killed in clashes with militants of the radical Taliban movement in the province of Badghis in the north-west of the country, Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.

As reported by 1TV, militants attacked police and army posts, as a result of which 10 policemen and three soldiers were killed.

According to the channel, the Taliban also suffered losses, 15 militants were eliminated during the clashes.