Nangarhar, where the drone strike took place has a strong presence of ISIS militants. (Representational image)
Kabul:
A US drone attacked a target in eastern Afghanistan at the weekend, a US military spokesman in Kabul said, without giving further details.
"US forces conducted a strike in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, December 19 against individuals threatening the force," US Army Colonel Michael Lawhorn said.
ISIS militants have established a strong presence in Nangarhar, where they have been battling the Taliban for leadership of the Islamist insurgency.
"US forces conducted a strike in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, December 19 against individuals threatening the force," US Army Colonel Michael Lawhorn said.
ISIS militants have established a strong presence in Nangarhar, where they have been battling the Taliban for leadership of the Islamist insurgency.
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