“We are delighted that Afghan forces have successfully carried out an operation against high-ranking al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhsin al-Masri.

Its destruction is good news in the fight against al-Qaeda, the message says.

It is emphasized that this terrorist organization must not be given refuge in Afghanistan.

Earlier in Afghanistan, announced the elimination of Husam Abd al-Rauf.

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Al-Qaeda" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the 

Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated 02.14.2003.