The attack took place in the eastern province of Nangarhar.
China's Xinhua news agency said the local government had provided such information in a statement on Saturday. It said the airstrikes were carried out in the Sherzad district of Nangarhar. Among those killed were 14 members of the Taliban's so-called Red Unit or Special Fighter Regiment, including provincial commander Khalid.
Afghan security forces have stepped up operations against the Taliban. The Taliban have not yet commented on the deaths.
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