Militants attack NATO and Afghan military bases in Khost

According to reports, Afghan and NATO-led International Coalition Security Forces military bases were targeted by missile attacks in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Militants attacked two military bases in Yaqoobi(Yaqoubi) and Ali Sher districts at eastern Khost province.

Coalition forces officials in eastern Khost province confirmed the reports and said Afghan and NATO troops did not suffer any casualties during the incident.

The Islamic Party (Hezb-e-Islami) led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar claimed responsibility behind the missile attack on a military base in Ali Sher district while Taliban militants group claimed responsibility for missile attack at Yaqoobi(Yaqoubi) district of eastern Khost province.

The two militants groups claims to have incurred casualties to Afghan and NATO troops following missile attacks on the two military bases.

Local security officials in eastern Khost province denied claims by militants for Afghan and NATO troops casualties.

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