JALALABAD (Pajhwok): At least six Islamic State (IS) rebels, including a commander, have been killed in a drone strike in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Tuesday.
Provincial police chief, Brig. Gen. Fazal Ahmad Sherzad, told Pajhwok Afghan News the attack on IS, or Daesh, rebels took place in the Laghar Jo area of Kot district late on Monday.
He said the insurgents came under attack while traveling in a Corolla car. The police chief believed the militants were planning to attack a nearby security post.
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