2017 causalities: nearly 25,000 people killed, wounded in Afghanistan

2017 causalities: nearly 25,000 people killed, wounded in Afghanistan | Pajhwok Afghan News: 

From the total casualties 14 of every 25 people suffered losses in face to face clashes, four in airstrikes, three in suicide attacks, two each in targeted attack and bomb blasts.

In face to face clashes, security forces and militants (Daesh, Taliban) suffered most of casualties but last year there were reports of clashes between the Taliban and Daesh as well.

Zalmai Wardak, military affairs expert, said more face to face clashes had been taking place therefore more casualties inflicted in face to face firefight.