Update: Afghan, coalition forces kill at least 29 militants in Paktika

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

05.29.2009

Courtesy Story

U.S. Forces Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan and coalition forces attacked a suspected encampment used by the Haqqani network as a staging area for foreign fighters, killing at least 29 militants during a fierce firefight in the mountainous region of Wor Mamay District, Paktika province, May 28.

The combined force discovered multiple weapons caches containing rocket-propelled grenade launchers, ammunition, AK-47 assault rifles, heavy machine guns, chest racks and suicide vests.

During the assault, at least six enemies detonated suicide vests, killing only themselves.

• Date Taken: 05.29.2009
• Date Posted: 05.29.2009 01:20
• Story ID: 34240
• Location: KABUL, AF