The airstrike took place in Marja district of the province on Monday night after the Afghan Air Force targeted the insurgents, a statement by Helmand’s governor said.

Fourteen vehicles belonging to the militants were also destroyed, the statement added, Sputnik reported. 

Afghanistan is in a state of political and social turmoil, fighting the continuing Taliban insurgency, with other extremist groups such as Daesh (ISIL), expanding their activities in the country as well.