Members of the Afghan security force patrol during an ongoing an operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Kot district of Nangarhar province on February 16, 2017. AFP / NOORULLAH SHIRZADA
Doha: Islamic State militants suffered heavy casualties in latest operations conducted as part of the Shaheen-25 offensive in Afghanistan.
The operations were conducted in eastern Nangarhar province where the offensive was launched nearly three weeks ago.
The provincial police commandment said at least 34 militants were killed, 16 were wounded and around 7 others were arrested during the operations.
The operations were conducted with the support of the Air Force in Haska Mina district, Khaama Press reported.
