MAHMUD-E-RAQI, Afghanistan, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- A Taliban key commander, Qari Ehsanullah, was among 35 militants killed in eastern Kapisa province of Afghanistan, an army spokesman in the eastern region, Shir Aqa Faqiri, said Saturday.

According to the official, Afghan forces have been targeting Taliban positions in Tagab district of Kapisa province from ground and air since Friday, killing 35 insurgents including Taliban key commander Qari Ehsanullah.

Taliban militants who have intensified activities and fighting the government forces in different provinces haven't commented on the report.