NANGARHAR, Afghanistan, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Up to 11 militants loyal to the Taliban group including one of their local commander have been confirmed dead following series of the Afghan forces' airstrikes in the country's eastern Nangarhar province, provincial governor's Spokesman Attaullah Khogiani said Tuesday.

Eight more suspected militants have also been arrested during the operations, which launched late on Monday night, the official said.

A weapon cache containing arms and ammunition and two motorcycles used by the militants in conducting subversive have also been confiscated by the forces during the raids, the spokesman said.

No civilians or security personnel have been harmed, the official added.

Taliban militants fighting the government forces to regain power have not made comments on the report yet.