CDO, USSF reduce caches, kill 13 insurgents in Konar

KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN

10.23.2010

Courtesy Story

NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

KUNAR, Afghanistan - Soldiers from 2nd Company, 1st Commando Kandak, partnered with U.S. Special Forces and Task Force Bulldog, killed 13 insurgents and recovered and reduced four weapons caches during combat operations in Darah-ye Pech district, Konar province Oct. 16-20.

The four-day operation was to clear known insurgent strongholds in Tsam, Chenar Now and Matanga villages of Darah-ye Pech District.

Upon landing Saturday, the Afghan-led force observed a military-aged male burying a rucksack near a building. After further inspection of the compound, the first cache was discovered.

The cache was destroyed the following morning, at which time the combined force sustained substantial small-arms fire, which continued over the next three days.

On Wednesday, coalition aviation assets engaged a group of armed men maneuvering toward high ground, killing 13 insurgents with precision-guided munitions.

During the course of the operation, an additional three caches and three persons of interest were discovered as the partnered-force moved through Shuryak Valley.

The persons of interest have been turned over to Coalition forces for further questioning.

In total, the caches contained three cases of DSHK ammunition, more than 500 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, four hand grenades, loaded AK-47 magazines and detonation cord. All were destroyed on site.

• Date Taken: 10.23.2010
• Date Posted: 10.23.2010 02:46
• Story ID: 58659
• Location: KUNAR, AF