Five U.S. service members injured in Afghanistan, says U.S. commander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five U.S. special operation forces were wounded while partnering with Afghan special forces in an operation to clear areas controlled by Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan, the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan said on Thursday.

Army General John Nicholson said the incident took place in the last few days in Nangarhar province, but did not specify exactly when it happened. Two of the injured service members have returned to duty, while three others were evacuated but are "in good spirits" and are expected to make a full recovery, he said.