Airstrikes kills 11 ISIS loyalists in Afghanistan

Image
ANI Kabul [Afghanistan]
Last Updated : Oct 31 2016 | 4:32 PM IST

At least 11 loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group have been killed in a series of airstrikes carried out in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

The Khamma Press quoted the provincial police commandment as saying that the foreign conducted airstrikes against the terror group late on Sunday night used gunship helicopters.

The statement further said that the loyalists of the ISIS were targeted in Janjal Shaga and Shaistagar areas of Achin district.

During the airstrike a Dshk heavy machine used by the loyalists of ISIS was also destroyed, the statement said adding that the local residents had not suffered any injuries.

There has been no comment by the anti-government armed militant regarding the report so far.

Regular raids are being conducted by Afghan and the US forces in Afghanistan against the Taliban insurgents and ISIS loyalist in the districts where they are conducting insurgency activities.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 31 2016 | 4:15 PM IST

Next Story