Airstrikes destroy IS Afghan Radio, kill 29 militants

Authorities in Afghanistan said Tuesday that airstrikes conducted with the support of the United States in a restive eastern region have destroyed an Islamic State radio station along with its Internet communications and other facilities. The air raids also killed 29 Islamic State fighters, including five staff at the so-called “Voice of Caliphate” radio in […]

Authorities in Afghanistan said Tuesday that airstrikes conducted with the support of the United States in a restive eastern region have destroyed an Islamic State radio station along with its Internet communications and other facilities.
The air raids also killed 29 Islamic State fighters, including five staff at the so-called “Voice of Caliphate” radio in the province of Nangahar, a provincial spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani said.
He said the attack took place in a mountainous area of the district of Achin, where IS has established its headquarters.