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Afghan Security Forces Kill Five Key Daesh Members in N. Afghanistan

© REUTERS / Nasir WakifAfghan security forces keep watch in front of their armoured vehicle in Kunduz city, Afghanistan October 4, 2016
Afghan security forces keep watch in front of their armoured vehicle in Kunduz city, Afghanistan October 4, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Afghan security forces killed five key members of Daesh terrorist group (banned in many countries including Russia) in the country's northern province of Jowzjan, local media reported Sunday, citing the statement of Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security (NDS).

In this photograph taken on December 3, 2016, Afghan security forces take positions following an operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Pachir Wa Agam district of Nangarhar province. - Sputnik International
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Almost 100 Terrorists Eliminated in Afghanistan Over Past 24 Hours
MOSCOW (Sputnik) The terrorists were killed in Qush Tepa district of Jowzjan province by the Afghan forces airstrike, when they were traveling in a car to a local village, the TOLO broadcaster reported.

Afghanistan has been experiencing significant political, social and security-related instability for decades, as terrorist organizations, including the Daesh and the Taliban terrorist groups (also outlawed in Russia) continue to stage attacks against civilian and military targets alike.

The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are currently conducting joint offensive nationwide operations to combat terrorism.

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