In Afghanistan, 17 people died in clashes with the Taliban

According to the Xinhua News Agency, citing local authorities, four more people were injured.

As a result of repelling the attack, 10 militants were eliminated.

The attack occurred on the evening of December 28.

Earlier, six soldiers died in an explosion in Afghanistan.

* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003 .