GHAZNI, Afghanistan, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Afghan air force launched airstrikes against a position of militants loyal to the Taliban outfit in Giro district of the eastern Ghazni province late Thursday night killing eight, Aref Nuri, the provincial governor's spokesman said Friday.

In the sorties, several militants were injured, the official said, adding the security forces also captured a number of arms and ammunition.

No security personnel and civilians had been harmed during the air raids, Nuri asserted.

Taliban outfit has yet to make comment.