Forces repel attack at combat outpost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.02.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – Coalition forces repelled an insurgent attack in the Bermel district of Paktika province after a failed attack on Combat Outpost Margah today.

The attack began in the early morning with small arms and indirect fire directed against the outpost.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment responded to the attack with mortars and small arms fire before calling for support from Task Force Viper, 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment.

Aircraft from TF Viper conducted two passes over the area, killing at least 20 insurgents in two separate engagements.

No coalition or Afghan forces were injured in the attack.

• Date Taken: 09.02.2010
• Date Posted: 09.02.2010 04:43
• Story ID: 55594
• Location: KABUL, AF