Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed, 32 captured after crossing from Pakistan
Afghan forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others in Nuristan province. The group, which allegedly included Islamic State members, had crossed the border from Pakistan.
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others in northeastern Nuristan province after a group that allegedly included Islamic State members crossed into Afghanistan from neighboring Pakistan.
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