18 Talibs Killed October 8
Afghan national security forces and coalition forces killed several militants in Nahr Surkh District, Helmand province, Oct. 8, 2008, when their security patrol was attacked with small-arms and rocket propelled grenade fire.
ANSF and coalition forces responded to the attack with small-arms, rocket propelled grenade and supporting fires, killing nine militants.
No ANSF, coalition forces or civilian casualties have been reported.
Note: There were two separate engagements on Oct. 8, 2008, in Nahr Surkh District, both killing nine militants.
