Drone strikes kill 6 IS fighters in E. Afghanistan

Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-04 14:38:40|Editor: Jiaxin
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JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- At least six Islamic States (IS) militants have been killed during drone strikes against the hardliner group in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, Attaullah Khogiani, spokesman for provincial governor said Monday.

The unmanned aircrafts targeted the hideouts of IS militants in Haska Mina district on Sunday afternoon, killing six fighters on the spot and injuring few others, according to the official.

IS militants are yet to make comment.

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