KABUL: US and coalition forces have completed an operation against militants in eastern Afghanistan.
According to the 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 has 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 US Army added.
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