ISIS and Taliban suffer casualties in Nangarhar air and ground operations

At least six militants belonging to the Taliban group and ISIS were killed during separate operations conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Saturday a least three Taliban insurgents were killed during the Afghan army operations in Ghani Khel and Mohmand Dara districts.

A statement by MoD said at least one insurgent was also detained and one of their vehicles, a motorcycle, and some weapons and ammunition were also destroyed.

In another statement, the Ministry of Defense said at least three ISIS militants were killed after their hideout was targeted in an airstrike in Achin district.

More and more

Afghan elite forces launched ‘over 500 offensives’ since last 10 months

The Afghan Special Forces have conducted over 500 operations against militants across the country, since last 10 months, the Commander and Chief of Special Operation Military Corps said Monday.

Besmillah Waziri said the military raid were being launched from their permanent headquarters based in 14 provinces.

“We have conducted 147 special and 487 supportive operations,” Commander Waziri said. “6101 militants have been killed, 3285 injured and 443 more arrested during these operations.”

More and more