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Combined Joint Task Force-82
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Several militants were killed during a coalition forces operation Sunday in Helmand province targeting Taliban command and control networks in the area.
Coalition forces conducted a precision-guided munitions strike targeting a senior Taliban commander believed to be involved in the March kidnapping of Italian journalist Daniele Mastrogiacomo, his interpreter and his driver. Reports indicate the individual is also responsible for a number of mortar attacks on coalition bases as well as several improvised explosive device attacks.
Coalition forces targeted a vehicle in the Musa Qaleh district containing five adult males during the course of operations, one of whom intelligence reports indicated to be a senior Taliban commander. A supporting aircraft released a precision-guided munition, destroying the vehicle and killing the occupants.
There were no immediate indications of injuries or deaths to civilians not taking part in hostilities.
"Coalition forces are systematically destroying the Taliban's command and control over their extremist networks," said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman.
| Date Taken: | 12.03.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 12.03.2007 13:50 |
| Story ID: | 14362 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 31 |
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