8 Taliban militants killed in E Afghanistan

KHOST, Afghanistan, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Eight militants were killed as Afghan and U.S.-led forces responded their attack in eastern Paktika province in Afghanistan, provincial administration spokesman said on Thursday.

"A group of Taliban militants attacked Afghan National Army (ANA) convoy in Sarhawza district late Wednesday," Hamidullah Jawak told Xinhua.

To respond the attack, he said ANA called on coalition troops and U.S.-led forces. Gunship helicopters pounded the position, killing eight rebels.

No causalities were reported on ANA, the official further said.

Taliban militants fighting Afghan, NATO and U.S. troops have yet to make comments.