Coalition forces complete operation in Eastern Afghanistan

KABUL: The US and coalition forces have completed operation against militants in the Eastern Afghanistan.

According to US Army, Operation Nike IV was launched on October 13 in the mountains of Musa Khel at the border of Khowst and Paktya provinces, adding that it was completed on Oct 18.

The US Army claimed that the operation has reduced the ability of extremists to launch attacks against Afghan and ISAF forces.

Eleven militants have been apprehended and arms have been seized during the operation, the Army added.