Kabul: A series of airstrikes and artillery fire pounded the hideouts of the ISIS organization in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, killing eight militants, security sources said Sunday.
The operations were conducted in the past 24 hours in the vicinity of Tangi Mamand area in the restive Achin district, Afghan Khaama Press (KP) reported.
This come as the local officials said at least 28 ISIS militants were killed in a series of airstrikes conducted in Haska Mina and Achin districts.
Currently, the Afghan forces are conducting the operations under the name of Hamza operations to eliminate the presence of ISIS militants in its restive districts. The US forces based in Afghanistan also provide support to the Afghan forces occasionally and mainly carry out airstrikes against the anti-government armed militant groups.
