KABUL – At least seven militants affiliated with the Islamic State terrorgroup were killed in US drone strike in eastern Kunar province ofAfghanistan, Afghan media has reported.

According to the local security officials, the latest drone strike wascarried out in the vicinity of Chapara Dara district.

Acting provincial security chief Zaman Ayar confirmed the airstrike andsaid at least seven militants affiliated with the terror group were killed.

Ayar further added that a local leader of the terror group was also amongthose killed.

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

Kunar is among the relatively volatile province in East of Afghanistanwhere the anti-government armed militant groups are actively operating insome of its districts and often carry out insurgency activities.

Militants loyal to the ISIS terrorist group and other insurgents includingthe Al-Qaeda operatives are also active in some of the districts of Kunar.

This comes as a group of ISIS insurgents launched a coordinated attack onthe security posts in Wata Pur district nearly three weeks ago.

The attack sparked gun battle that lasted for several hours leaving aninsurgent dead and two others wounded, according to the local militaryofficials.