Local officials in Nangarhar said that 17 Daesh militants were killed in foreign forces’ drone strikes targeting Daesh hideouts in the province.
Ataullah Khogyani, provincial governor’s spokesman, said that 14 Daesh militants were killed in a drone strike in Angor Qala area of Deh Bala district late yesterday.
He added that three Daesh insurgents were also killed in a drone strike in Takhtavi area of Achin district.
Khogyani further stated that ammunition and weapons of Daesh fighters were also destroyed.
Daesh militants are yet to comment on the statement.
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