The provincial government’s media office in Helmand province released the pictures of the dead Taliban assailants who were killed during the clashes with the security forces in 215th Maiwand Corps on Friday.

According to a statement released by the governor’s office, the attack on 215th Maiwand Corps ended with the elimination of at least 20 militants on Friday evening.

The statement further added that five Afghan soldiers have also lost their lives during the clashes with the assailant militants.

In the meantime, unconfirmed reports suggest that more than 20 Afghan soldiers have lost their lives in the attack and during the exchange of fire with the militants.

The attack was reportedly launched in the early hours of Friday morning at 2:00am.

The Taliban group spokesman has claimed that dozens of Afghan and foreign soldiers have lost their lives in the attack.

Reacting to Taliban claims, the U.S. forces spokesman in Afghanistan Col. Dave Butler said in a Twitter post “More lies. The attack was repelled by the brave Afghan Security Forces. The Afghan Security Forces fight for the people of Afghanistan. They are the defenders of the people. Who do the Taliban fight for? Stop fighting your own countrymen and get serious about peace.”