8 Daesh Militants Killed in Drone Strikes in East of Afghanistan

At least eight ISIS militants were killed in separate drone strikes in East of Afghanistan. 
The provincial police media office in Nangarhar said the drone strikes were carried out in Nazian and Achin district, according to (Khaama Press). 
At least six of the militants were killed in Pekhi Kali area of Achin district and at least three others were wounded. 
The remaining two ISIS militants were killed during another drone strike in Nazian district targeting the militants of the group in Milwa Kand area. 
The local residents did not suffer any casualties in the airstrikes, the provincial police said. 
The latest airstrike by US forces comes as the Afghan Special Forces are busy in conducting a major operation against the loyalists of the group in Kot district. 
The Ministry of Defense has said at least 300 ISIS militants have been killed so far and dozens of others were wounded. 
The increased raids against the loyalists of the group come as there are concerns that the militants of the group are attempting to expand foothold in the country.

Source ; QNA