The leader of ISIS in Afghanistan, Abdul Hasib, was killed on April 27 by a team of U.S. Special Forces and Afghan soldiers.
A spokesman for the Afghan Defense Ministry confirmed the death on May 8.
Hasib is believed responsible for many ISIS attacks including one on a military hospital.
His predecessor, Hafiz Saeed Khan was killed by a U.S. drone strike.
Head of ISIS in Afghanistan confirmed killed
By Hai Luong
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