Five IS militants killed in Afghanistan

At least five militants affiliated with the terror outfit Islamic State (IS) have been killed in Afghanistan's Deh Bala district in Nangarhar province.

According to the Afghan Army, the militants were killed during the operations of the Afghan commandos which were conducted with the help of the close-air support, reported Khaama Press.

At least three weapons and ammunition depots were also destroyed along with another depot containing foods and commodities belonging to the terror outfit, the officials added.

No comments have been received from the anti-government armed militant and terrorist groups including the IS by far.

Nangarhar is among comparatively calm provinces in the East but the armed terrorist and militant groups have started their operations in some of its remote districts during the recent years, the report said.