JALALABAD, Afghanistan, April 26 (Xinhua) -- At least 28 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during a ground offensive and ensuing airstrikes in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar since early Tuesday, the provincial government said on Wednesday.
"The cleanup operation was conducted in Asad Khel and Ragha localities of Achin district and a huge number of weapons and ammunition were also destroyed," it said in a statement.
The operation was part of the nationwide major military operation codenamed "Hamza" and the raid will continue until the area is cleared of IS militants.
No security force member of civilian was hurt during the raid, the statement noted.
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