Afghan National Security, Coalition forces kill dozens of Taliban fighters in Helmand Province

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

10.29.2007

Courtesy Story

Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan national security and coalition forces killed a large number of Taliban fighters after being ambushed in the Musa Qaleh Wadi region of Helmand province, Oct. 27.

The combined force was conducting a reconnaissance patrol when Taliban fighters engaged them with rocket and small arms fire. The combined patrol immediately returned fire, maneuvered and employed close air support resulting in almost seven dozen Taliban fighters killed during a six hour engagement. During the battle, the combined force exchanged small arms fire with the fleeing attackers, quickly putting them on the defensive.

The insurgents attacked from a trench line using small arms, machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. The ANSF and coalition forces fixed the enemy in their positions and four separate precision munition engagements killed over six dozen insurgents while trying to reinforce enemy positions.

"Afghan national security and coalition forces remain devoted to uprooting Taliban insurgents in the Musa Qaleh Wadi Region," said Maj. Chris Belcher, Combined Joint Task Force- 82 spokesperson.

There were no reports of non-combatant injuries or damage to property.

• Date Taken: 10.29.2007
• Date Posted: 10.29.2007 11:59
• Story ID: 13409
• Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF