MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the statement, overall, 23 fighters from various militant groups were killed and three were injured during special operations in the country over the past 24 hours, while eight others were arrested.
Afghanistan is in a state of political and social turmoil, fighting the continuing Taliban insurgency, while other extremist groups, such as Daesh, outlawed in many states worldwide including Russia, have expanded their activities in the country.
In late May, the Afghanistan National Security Council, chaired by President Ashraf Ghani, adopted a strategy to counter Daesh extremists, granting special powers to the country's security forces.
