KABUL – Atleast four militants were killed in a drone strike in westernFarah province of Afghanistan, the Afghan Military in the West said late onSaturday, Khaama Press has reported.

According to a statement released y 207th Zafar Corps of the AfghanMilitary in the West, the drone strike was carried out in the vicinity ofBakwa district.

The statement further added that four militants were killed in theairstrike and vehicle, a PKM machine gun, a sniper rifle, and 3 Ak-47rifles were destroyed.

The 207th Zafar Corps also added that three militants were killed during aseparate operation in Nawbahar Village of Posht-e-Rod district.

The anti-government armed militant groups including Taliban have notcommented regarding the killing of the militants so far.

Farah is among the relatively volatile provinces in West of Afghanistanwhere the Taliban militants are actively operating and often carry outterrorist related activities against the government and security forces.