KABUL – The U.S. Military Marine Corps conducted first airstrike using theF-35B fighter jet eliminating a target in Afghanistan, Pentagon said onFriday.

According to a statement released by the Department of Defense, Pentagon,Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II conducted its first combat strikes in theU.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of OperationFreedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan yesterday (Thursday).

The statement further added that the airstrike in support of groundclearance operations was deemed successful by the ground force commander.

Pentagon has not disclosed further information regarding the airstrike andthe possible casualties inflicted on militants.