Afghan Troops battle ISIS for ‘first time’ as they attack security check point in Farah

Troops battle ISIS for ‘first time’ as they attack security check point in Farah; 28 rebels killed | Afghanistan Times: 

Radio Azadi quoted Abdul Rauf Rahmani, spokesman for Second Unit of Afghan National Army (ANA) in Farah, as saying that the battle occurred in Poshtrod district, leaving 28 militants dead, who had links to Daesh. He said the clash continued almost 24 hours, adding that the rebels used new warfare tactics.
According to him, five local policemen were killed and 18 others wounded in the conflict. He added that they have called for air support to defeat the militants in the attack.