GHAZNI, Afghanistan, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- A total of 10 militants were confirmed dead and 12 others captured as Afghan government forces backed by fighting aircrafts pounded Taliban hideouts in parts of Qarabagh district of the eastern Ghazni province on Wednesday, said a statement of army released here Thursday.

According to the statement, a Taliban notorious commander Abdul Ahmad is also among those killed in the strikes.

Taliban militants are yet to make comment.