Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters on Thursday the air strikes were in support of Afghan security forces in recent days but does not provide details
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says the strikes were on Wednesday night on the outskirts of the southern city of Kandahar, killing three of their fighters and destroying two vehicles
The United States, Russia and other stakeholders however want to see some form of transitional government take power in Afghanistan, but Ghani has insisted leaders can only be chosen at the ballot box.