KABUL - The acting defense minister, Masoom Stanekzai, on Sunday said they have increased their military operations against Daesh fighters in parts of the country and that the security forces have succeeded in suppressing the militant group in some areas over the past few days.

"Daesh that does not have identity or any objective as a group is trying to destroy the image of Afghanistan. This group is the enemy of Afghanistan's national interests," he said.

Meanwhile, Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said Daesh is still a serious threat to the country.

"Daesh, off course, is a serious threat to Afghanistan's security. We urge our international allies to support us in order to suppress the terrorist group," said Sediqqi.

According to reports, Daesh is more active in eastern Nangarhar province compared to other parts of the country. The group has a presence in five districts of Nangarhar.

Based on some official sources, at least 144 Daesh fighters have been killed and 58 others wounded in joint military operations over the past 10 days.

In addition, nearly 800 Daesh rebels have been killed in Nangarhar over the past six months, reports say. (Tolonews)