Several militants of Taliban and Daesh were killed and wounded during the latest airstrikes in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, Khaama press agency reported Wednesday.

A statement by the 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan National Army, said that the airstrikes were carried out on Tuesday in Bati Kot and Deh Bala districts.

The statement added that a Taliban member identified as Rohani was killed in an airstrike in Barekab area of Bati Kot and another member of the group was wounded.

In separate airstrikes over Deh Bala district, 11 Daesh militants were killed and wounded.

According to the Silab Corps, the airstrikes were carried out in Mariz Kand and Mia Jee areas of the district in coordination with the Afghan commando forces.

The anti-government armed militant groups did not comment regarding the reports yet. The Afghan security forces are engaged in counter-terrorism operations against Daesh and other armed groups in this province.

The US forces based in Afghanistan also support the Afghan forces in their fight against the terrorist groups.

Source : Mena