Afghan, coalition forces engage insurgents in Kunar province

AFGHANISTAN

10.01.2010

Courtesy Story

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed at least 15 insurgents in a firefight after insurgents attempted to set up an attack position in the Tsowkey district of Kunar province today.

After positively identifying insurgents setting up what has been known as a historical attack position in the area, an air weapons team engaged them, resulting in 15 insurgents killed.

Initial reports indicate all rounds were on target, and there were no injuries to civilians in the area.

• Date Taken: 10.01.2010
• Date Posted: 10.01.2010 04:44
• Story ID: 57288
• Location: AF