KABUL, Afghanistan - An ISAF patrol in the Murqur area of Badghis province was attacked by small-arms fire from insurgents, March 17.
The unit remained engaged with insurgents throughout the day, and remained in the area throughout the night. On March 18, the patrol again came under attack from insurgents. The patrol called for air support, and aircraft dropped several bombs on positively identified insurgent positions throughout the day.
The firefight ended the night of March 18 and the patrol subsequently reported several insurgents had been killed in the engagement. No civilian casualties were observed or reported and there was no damage to civilian infrastructure.