The Taliban beat back an Afghan Army assault in Laghman; 13 soldiers, two policemen, and 20 Taliban fighters were reported killed; 20 soldiers are reported to be in Taliban captivity. The Taliban killed two British soldiers in Helmand. Coalition and Afghan forces detained several Taliban and Haqqani Network fighters and commanders in Helmand, Khost, Paktia, and Kunduz.
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