10 IS militants including 2 commanders killed in E. Afghanistan

JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) outfit including two group commanders in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province were killed on Friday, spokesman for provincial government Ataullah Khogyani said Saturday.

The government, according to the official, targeted the hideouts of IS fighters in parts of Haska Mina district by fighting aircrafts, killing 10 armed insurgents including two commanders Zahid and Khalid on the spot and injuring several others.

No troops or civilians were harmed during the raids, the official said.

Militants loyal to the IS outfit are yet to make comments on the report.