Afghan forces beef up security operations in eastern Kunar province

Photo taken on Sept. 25, 2017 shows military vehicles during a military operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Wata Pur district of eastern Kunar province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces have beefed up security operations against militants as the war-weary people are facing upsurges in attacks by Taliban and IS militants across the country. (Xinhua/Emran Waak)