Ghazni police claimed on Wednesday that at least seven Taliban insurgents were killed after insurgents attacked security check posts in the province. 
 
According to Ghazni police Taliban attacked security check posts around 02:30 a.m local time in Gero district but were driven back by security forces. 
 
According to police, the clash lasted until 06:00 a.m. 
 
Police claimed that nine other insurgents were wounded in the clash and a large quantity of weapons were seized by the security forces. 
 
Ghazni police said that the bodies of three Taliban fighters were found on the battle ground. However, the Taliban has not yet commented on this. 
 
No information was provided as to whether there were casualties among security forces.