Afghan commandos kill more than 40 insurgents who attacked shura

Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Clayton Weis | A coalition special operations forces SH-60 helicopter provides cover during a firefight in Kamdesh district, Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghan commandos from 3rd Company 1st Commando Kandak, partnered with coalition SOF, assaulted the insurgents in response to an unprovoked attack on a security shura at the Kamdesh district center. During the shura, insurgents killed a local national woman and an Afghan Local Policeman. The commandos killed more than 40 insurgents in the counteroffensive.  

NURISTAN PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

04.12.2012

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Faith Kawgdoo 

NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan commandos partnered with coalition special operations forces killed more than 40 insurgents in response to an unprovoked attack on a security shura with the district governor at the Kamdesh district, April 12.

Members of 3rd Company, 1st Commando Kandak, were holding a shura with the district governor to discuss ways to disrupt enemy networks who attempt to operate freely in Kamdesh district, intimidating local residents. They were discussing ways to increase stability and security of the villages for the local populace, when insurgents attacked, killing a local national woman and an Afghan Local Policeman.

Afghan commandos, with assistance from coalition special operations forces, returned fire to defend the village. One local woman and six commandos were injured and received first aid and were medically evacuated to a coalition medical facility.

This attack was another example of total disregard for human life by insurgents. It also highlighted the commitment by Afghan National Security Forces to protect the people of Afghanistan and promote peace and stability in the region.

“This operation demonstrates the commando’s ability to handle perceived and real threats during quick reaction exchanges,” said Lt. Col. William Linn, Special Operations Task Force East commander. “Afghan and partner forces share a common interest in protecting the lives of innocent Afghans and reducing the threats to the villages.”

The Afghan National Army commandos provide a strategic response capability for the government of Afghanistan and conduct special military operations in support of Afghan Security Police and their objectives.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2012
• Date Posted: 04.15.2012 08:16
• Story ID: 86772
• Location: NURISTAN PROVINCE, AF