Dozens of people including government forces and civilians were killed in an overnight attack by Taliban militants in central-eastern Ghazni province, a source told 1TV Sunday.

The attack happened in Hotqul area of Jaghori district.
More than 10 commando forces were killed while six more were wounded in the assault. The attack also left 15 civilians dead and 11 more wounded, the source said.
A spokesman for Defense Ministry declined to confirm casualties, but said an investigation was underway into the incident.
He said that an operation was also underway in the area.