NEW : at least 80 other militants killed in Helmand province , including 50 NATO commanders . The operation , which began Wednesday and spanned the night into Thursday , was fought in a `` known Haqqani network '' area . Paktika governor : at least 80 militants are killed in joint operations . Taliban confirms 50 insurgents were killed . Separately , security handover ceremonies take place in Kabul and Panjshir province .
NEW : at least 80 other militants killed in Helmand province , including 50 NATO commanders . Paktika governor : at least 80 militants are killed in joint operations . Taliban confirms 50 insurgents were killed . Separately , security handover ceremonies take place in Kabul and Panjshir province .