At least five militants were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, which was carried out targeting a hideout of the militants in Ghaziabad district.
The Ministry of defense confirmed that five militants were killed and their hideout was destroyed, while another terrorist was arrested in Khogyani district of Nangarhar, reports Khaama Press.
So far, the anti-government armed militant groups have not commented regarding the reports.
The Afghan forces have stepped up counter-terrorism operations in the region to suppress the militants as they attempt to increase terrorist attacks.
