Four Haqqani commanders killed in Afghan Air Force airstrike

Kabul [Afghanistan], Aug. 30 : At least four Haqqani commanders were killed in an Afghan Air Force airstrike in Afghanistan's Paktia province.

The commanders were killed in Janikhail district of the province on Monday night, reports the Tolo News.

Governor's spokesman Naqib Attal said the commanders killed were identified as Abdul Wali, Kakai, Khaibar and Matiullah.

Meanwhile, the provincial council members have blasted government for not taking adequate security measures in retaking Janikhail district which fell to the Taliban late last week.

Source: ANI