Afghanistan: 5 Islamic State (IS) militants killed in drone strike in Nangarhar province
Five militants of the Islamic State (IS) group including commander Mawlawi Suliman have been killed in a drone attack against the group in Achin district of the eastern Nangarhar province, said a statement of the provincial government released here Wednesday.
“Acting upon intelligence report, the unmanned plane struck a hideout of IS group in Sawarband area of Achin district early this morning, killing notorious commander Mawlawi Suliman along with four of his armed men on the spot,” the statement said.
No civilians or security personnel were hurt during the deadly strike, the statement added.
