Afghan security forces claim killing 11 Daesh terrorists near border with Pakistan

Afghan security forces claim killing 11 Daesh terrorists near border with Pakistan

KABUL - At least 11 Daesh insurgents were killed during Afghan security forces operations in eastern Nangarhar province, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement on Monday.

Two other insurgents, including a Pakistani national, were arrested.

The operations were launched in Shinwar, Deh Bala, Achin, Khoghyani and Surkh Rod districts of the province. “Some weapons, explosives and a motorbike were also destroyed during the operation,” the MoD said in the statement.

The statement did not provide further details or mentioned casualties in the security forces during the operation.