The Afghan Military in the North has announced that the National Defense and Security Forces have launched Walid-40 operations in northern Balkh province.

The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said at least six Taliban militants were killed or wounded during the first day of operations.
The statement further added that the operations have been launched to suppress militants and eliminate existing threats.
According to Shaheen Corps, the Afghan Special Forces and Air Forces have also taken part in the newly-launched Walid-40 operations.
At least three Taliban militants were killed and three others were wounded during the first day of operations in Baba Qushqar area of Chematal district, the 209th Shaheen Corps said, addign that several fighting postions of Taliban have fallen into the hands of armed forces so far.
The anti-government armed militants including Taliban have not commented regarding the operations so far.