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ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- At least 10 fighters belonging to so-called Islamic State (IS) were killed and around 13 others wounded in an air-and-ground operation by security forces in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Wednesday.
The operation codenamed "Selab 9" was conducted in Wazir Tangi area of Khogyani district against "militants" during the past 24 hours, spokesman for 201st Selab Military Corps, Maj. Sherin Agha Faqeeri, told media.
He added that Papa Kali, Zangani and Balokhel areas had been purged of the "militants" presence.
He also confirmed that 10 IS fighters, including a local commander named Omaro, were killed and 13 others injured in the ground and air offensive.
The operation involved personnel from border police, national police, public order police and NDS personnel.
The security forces also found amounts of weapons and landmines during the offensive.
The IS group has not so far comment on the offensive.
Last week, at least 25 IS militants were killed in a drone strike in Nangarhar province.
In April, US targeted an IS hideout in Achin district, a stronghold for the group in the province, with the largest non-nuclear bomb used in the combat. (end)
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