Three Polish soldiers, 30 militants killed in Afghanistan

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KABUL (AFP) — Afghan and international troops killed more than 30 militants in a clash near Kabul, military forces said Thursday, confirming that three Polish soldiers had also died in a bomb blast.

Troops called for air support after coming under fire Wednesday during a search operation in Laghman province, northeast of Kabul province, the US-led coalition said.

"During the operation, more than 30 militants were killed and a large cache of mortar rounds and IED (improvised explosive device) materials were destroyed by the commandos," it said in a statement.

No civilian casualties were reported, the force said.

The strikes were called when the area was clear of women and children after about 200 civilians were seen fleeing, the statement said....