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JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Up to 13 militants loyal to the Islamic State (IS) group were killed, following an air operation in Haska Mina district of eastern Afghan Nangarhar province on Friday, an official said Saturday.
The operation was launched late on Friday evening, leaving 13 IS fighters dead in Gagari area of the turbulent Hasak Mina district of the province, Ataullah Khogyani, the governor spokesman told reporters here.
No civilian had been injured in the operation, according to the official.
IS group has yet to make comment.
