The Taliban militants suffered heavy casualties during the recent airstrikes in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Saturday.

According to a statement by MoD, the latest airstrikes were carried out in the vicinities of Nahr-e-Saraj and Greshk districts.

The statement further added that fourteen militants were killed and twelve others were wounded during the same airstrikes.

The Ministry of Defense also added that a vehicle packed with explosives, 51 kgs of explosives, and three hideouts of the militants were also destroyed.

The anti-government armed militant groups including the Taliban insurgents have not commented regarding the report so far.

Helmand is among the volatile provinces in South of Afghanistan where the anti-government armed militant groups are actively operating in a number of its districts and often carry out insurgency activities.

The Ministry of Defense said last week that seven militants were killed during the similar airstrikes in Nad-e-Ali, Garamser, and Greshk districts.

According to MoD, at least six militants were also wounded, two of their hideouts along with two vehicles were also destroyed during the same operations.