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U.S. solider killed during fight with IS militants in Afghanistan

Xinhua, October 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

One soldier of the NATO-led coalition was killed Tuesday during a fight with the Islamic State (IS) militants in eastern Afghanistan's province of Nangarhar, the coalition said.

"One U.S. service member died as a result of wounds sustained during operations in Achin district, Nangarhar Province today," the U.S. Forces - Afghanistan said in the statement.

"On behalf of all of U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, we are heartbroken by this loss and we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the service member," said General John W. Nicholson, commander of USFOR-A, in the statement.

"Despite this tragic event, we remain committed to defeating the terrorists of the Islamic State, Khorasan Province and helping our Afghan partners defend their nation." he said.

The victim was killed after an Improvised Explosive Device was detonated and an investigation is being conducted to determine the exact circumstances of the event.

Nangarhar province with Jalalabad city as its capital, 120 km east of Kabul, has been the scene of clashes between security forces and IS militants since the emergence of IS there in early 2015. The Achin district has been regarded as IS militants' stronghold in Nangarhar. Enditem