 Both battles were in the Zerkoh valley, south of Shindand district, where Western troops have a large base, and running into Farah province further south.A total of 87 Taliban fighters were killed during a 14-hour battle with US-led troops and Afghan forces on Sunday.Another 49 Taliban, including two of their leaders, were killed two days earlier after a group of Taliban fired at a joint coalition and Afghan patrol in another part of the valley.