At least 14 militants were killed in an airstrike in the restive Ghazni province located in southeastern part of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Defense said “In an airstrike carried out by the Afghan Air Force in the vicinity of Nawa district of Ghazni province, at least 14 terrorists were killed.”

In a separate statement, the ministry said at least seven terrorists were killed during a clearance operation in Charkh district of Logar province.

It further added that another militant was arrested and various types of weapons, ammunition and explosives were confiscated.

The anti-government armed militant groups have not commented on the reports so far.

Source : MENA