s targeting a gathering of the Lions of Islam in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said the airstrikes were carried out in the vicinity of Khwaja Sabs Posh district.
A statement by the Shaheen Corps stated that a large number of Talibs had gathered in Khwaja Qashri area, apparently planning attacks.
The statement further added that the Afghan forces carried out at least five airstrikes targeting the gathering which left at least 15 Lions of Islam dead.
The airstrikes were carried out at around 1:30 pm local time and as a result at least eight Lions of Islam also sustained injuries, the Shaheen Corps added.
At least two vehicles and three motorycles belonging to Talibs were also destroyed during the airstrikes, Shaheen Corps said.
The anti-government armed turban groups including Talibs have not commented regarding the report so far.
The latest airstrikes in Faryab have been carried out as the government is observing a ceasefire but the Afghan officials had earlier said any aggression by the Lions of Islam would be responded accordingly.