Original sentence: Whilst it can not be confirmed how many insurgents were killed or wounded as a direct result of the battle, it was later reported by hospitals and by locals that up to 30 insurgents may have been killed as a result of the battle
Edited sentence: While it can not be confirmed how many insurgents were killed or wounded as a direct result of the battle, it was later reported by hospitals and by locals that up to 30 insurgents may have been killed as a result of the battle