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Afghan Forces Kill Over 30 Daesh Militants in Eastern Nangarhar Province

© AFP 2023 / NOORULLAH SHIRZADAAfghan security forces patrol during ongoing clashes between security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants in Kot District in eastern Nangarhar province on July 26, 2016
Afghan security forces patrol during ongoing clashes between security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants in Kot District in eastern Nangarhar province on July 26, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Afghan security forces have killed at least 36 Daesh militants during military operation in country's east, local media reported on Saturday.

Afghan security forces patrol during ongoing clashes between security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants in Kot District in eastern Nangarhar province on July 26, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Afghan Troops Kill 36 Daesh Militants in Country's East
MOSCOW (Sputnik) According to Khaama news agency, the military operation took place in eastern Nangarhar province, where militants from the Taliban radical group and Daesh, outlawed in Russia as well as in many countries are currently operating.

The Daesh group, outlawed in many countries including Russia, operates primarily in Syria and Iraq but is known to have expanded its activities to Afghanistan, challenging government forces, along with other militant groups, including Taliban.

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