Seven Taliban militants have been killed during clashes with Daesh group in eastern Nangarhar province, khaama Press reported on Monday.

The clashes erupted in Chel Dara, Morgi and Wadichar areas of Shirzad District yesterday afternoon and continued until midnight.

Mashouq, the governor of Shirzad District said that Haqyar, a Taliban commander, was among the seven fighters of Taliban killed during the clashes.

According to the governor of Shirzad District, Daesh group has also suffered casualties but he did not have a specific number.

Taliban spokesman confirmed the clash but rejected reports of losing fighters.

Both the Taliban and the newly emerged group of Daesh under the name of Khorasaan have announced Jihad against each other.