JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least three militants affiliated to Islamic State (IS) outfit have been confirmed dead as fighting aircraft targeted the hardliner group's hideout in Achin district of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, said an army statement on Wednesday.

No civilians have been harmed during the raids, the statement added, without providing more details.

Militants loyal to IS group that are active in parts of Nangarhar province are yet to make comment.