At least 14 militants, including Taliban insurgents and loyalists of terrorist Daesh group, were killed in clashes and counter-terrorism operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press (KP) reported Monday.

The provincial government media office in a statement said the militants were killed in Koz Kunar and Achin districts.

It added that eight militants were also injured in the operations and clashes and some weapons and ammunition were confiscated.

The Afghan security forces conducted counter-terrorism operation in Pekha district of Achin resulting to the elimination of 9 Daesh militants, the statement added.

A Dshk heavy machine gun belonging to Daesh militants was also destroyed during the operation.

Source: MENA