KABUL – Atleast four militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraqand Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed in the US drone strikes ineastern Kunar and Nangarhar provinces of Afghanistan.

The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East said the latestdrone strikes were carried out in the past 24 hours.

According to Silab Corps, at least two of the militants were killed inNawagi area in Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province.

In a similar airstrike in Watapur district of Kunar province, at least twomore ISIS militants were killed, the 201st Silab Corps said.

The source also added that the airstrikes have not caused any casualty tothe local residents.

The anti-government armed militant and terrorist groups including the ISISinsurgents have not commented regarding the report so far.

Both the Taliban and militants affiliated with the Islamic State terrorgroup have presence in some districts of Nangarhar as well Kunar provinces.