JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 militants were confirmed dead after government forces targeted Taliban hideouts in Hisarak district of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Wednesday, said a statement of provincial administration released Thursday.

The operations, according to the statement, were conducted in parts of Hisarak district late Wednesday night, killing 10 insurgents and injuring a few others.

The operations did not injure any civilians and security personnel, the statement said.

Taliban militants have not commented yet.