The Special Forces of the Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), stormed a military compound of the Taliban group in central Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan.

The Special Operations Corps of the Afghan Military said the raid was conducted in Karo Khel Village in Syedabad district.

According to a statement released by the Special Operations Corps, at least ten militants were killed during the operation and the military compound used by Taliban has been destroyed.

The NDS Special Forces also destroyed four vehicles, three motorcycles, and some weapons which were used by the militants to carry out guerrilla attacks against the security forces.

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

Maidan Wardak is located in central parts of Afghanistan which is among the relatively volatile provinces.

The Taliban militants are active in some of the districts of Maidan Wardak province and often attempt to carry out attacks against the government and security institutions.