Coalition forces claim to kill 20 militants in Afghanistan

KABUL, June 06: The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan has claimed to kill about 20 militants in the east of the country.

A coalition spokesman in Kabul has said the air strike occurred in Paktika province. The region borders Pakistan.

However, Afghan police officials said the attack was in Orgun district, where U.S. forces have a base. Spokesman said 32 militants died, including foreign fighters.