Five insurgents killed, one injured in Achin clash

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

12.10.2013

Story by Staff Sgt. Opal Vaughn  

NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Afghan officials in Achin district confirmed the deaths of five Taliban insurgents during a firefight with Afghan National Army special forces Dec. 6.

ANASF were clearing a local village of insurgents when several groups of heavily armed fighters attacked the soldiers using mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, and machinegun and rifle fire.

“The people are rising up and Taliban are rapidly seeing a decrease in power so they are getting desperate,” said provincial police Chief Sherzaid.

ANASF overpowered the enemy fighters killing five insurgents and injuring one.

Afghan Special Forces also discovered a weapons cache of rocket-propelled grenades, assault rifles, and communication equipment.

The operation comes after District Gov. Said Rahim promised to increase ANSF presence in the district during a shura.

“[The Taliban] are scared that the people are supporting the Afghan government,” said Rahim. They are afraid of losing control of the area, he added.

• Date Taken: 12.10.2013
• Date Posted: 12.10.2013 06:29
• Story ID: 117968
• Location: NANGARHAR PROVINCE, AF