Airstrikes kill 9 Taliban, ISIS terrorists in Afghanistan
The Afghan government forces have been fighting the Taliban for almost two decades.
![Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File) Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.asianage.com/images/aa-Cover-sha0j92cfnktrfkiu0m16bls25-20190818135926.Medi.jpeg)
If the Taliban return to power they will have reverse strategic depth in Pakistan, inciting radicalisation of sections of our society. (Photo: AFP / File)
Nangarhar: At least nine terrorists from Taliban and the Islamic State (ISIS) were killed in Afghanistan following a series of airstrikes.
Quoting military officials, Khaama Press reported that the airstrikes took place in the eastern province of Nangarhar, where a total of five ISIS terrorists were killed.
Four Taliban operatives, meanwhile, were killed in Afghanistan's central Wardak province, as per media reports which cited officials.
The Afghan government forces have been fighting the Taliban for almost two decades, with all the peace initiatives having failed so far.
The ongoing instability has resulted in the rise of other terrorist groups across the country, including the ISIS.
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