Monday, September 18, 2017
Kabul (BNA) Several militants including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed during an airstrike and ground operations in Nangarhar province .
Ataullah Khogyani spokesman for Nangarhar governor told BNA, the militant suffered casualties in Bati Kot and Achin districts.
He further added that twelve militants including three Pakistani insurgents were killed during the operations.
An airstrike conducted by the US forces in Achin district left at least nine militants of the ISIS terrorist group dead, he said.
He added the airstrike was carried out late on Sunday night in the outskirt of Mamand Dara area of Achin district.
According to him several weapons, ammunitions, and explosives belonging to the insurgents were also destroyed in the raid.
The Afghan Special Forces conducted an operation in Bati Kot district which resulted the killing of at least three militants.
He said the operation was conducted late Sunday night in Chahar Dahi area of Bati Kot district and the Pakistani militants killed during the operation were involved in destructive activities alongside armed insurgents.
T. Yarzada
