Afghan, coalition forces engage insurgents in Kunar province

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story

Date: 10.01.2010
Posted: 10.01.2010 04:44
News ID: 57288

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed at least 15 insurgents in a firefight after insurgents attempted to set up an attack position in the Tsowkey district of Kunar province today.

After positively identifying insurgents setting up what has been known as a historical attack position in the area, an air weapons team engaged them, resulting in 15 insurgents killed.

Initial reports indicate all rounds were on target, and there were no injuries to civilians in the area.