ISIL Suffers Casualties during Clashes with Afghan Forces in Nangarhar

                                  

The provincial government media office in a statement said an armed clash erupted among the Afghan forces and ISIL militants in Khogyani district soon after Silab-4 operations were launched to suppress the militants, Khaama press reported.

The statement further added that 9 ISIL militants were killed and 4 others were killed during the clashes while 5 villages have been cleared from the presence of the militants.

According to Nangarhar government, the Afghan security forces have also confiscated some weapons, ammunition and explosives during the operations.
The anti-government armed militant groups including ISIL militants have not commented regarding the report so far.
Nangrhar has witnessed relative calmness since the Taliban group regime was toppled down but certain districts of the province have started to witness growing insurgency activities during the recent years.
Both the Taliban insurgents and militants affiliated with the ISIL terror group are attempting to expand their foothold in this province although operations are underway to suppress their activities.

(Farsnews)