The Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) killed at least four militants during pre-emptive raids against Taliban militants in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on April 17. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said a group of Taliban militants were looking to carry out attacks against the ASFs in Shorabak and Miansheen Districts, when the ASFs conducted pre-emptive raids to thwart the attacks of the militants. The ASFs also injured at least six militants during the raids.