Kandahar (Afghanistan) (AFP) - A rocket fired during fighting between Afghan forces and insurgents killed at least 15 people late Wednesday in the southern province of Helmand, officials said, highlighting the continuing conflict after NATO's combat mission ended.
"At least 15 people were killed and 45 wounded when the rocket struck in a firefight between Afghan security forces and the Taliban," said Fareed Ahmad Obaid, police spokesman for Helmand province.