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Over 100 Taliban killed in attack
News Release #732 is referred to in this note, and other press releases on the ISAF site. It is, however, not posted at that site. Our story on the battle can be found here. A more detailed battlefield assessment following the Oct. 3 attack in Nuristan has determined that enemy forces suffered more than 100 dead during the well-coordinated defense — significantly higher losses than originally thought. Additionally, ISAF now believes that while the attack was conducted by local anti-Afghan forces, while local Taliban and elements of Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin (HiG) may have helped facilitate the attack. The group responsible for conducting the attack was initially reported as “Nuristani tribal militia.” Note to Editors: This is an update to ISAF News Release #732, released Oct. 4 ISAF Via Blackfive, here’s a news report from a daring … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
20 Militants Killed in Helmand
Afghan national army soldiers, advised by coalition forces, killed 20 armed militants in Kajaki District, Helmand province, April 1. In a continuous effort to deny militant freedom of movement, the ANA-led force conducted a combat reconnaissance patrol in an area of known militant presence. While conducting a dismounted patrol, the combined elements were attacked by dozens of armed militants with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. The ANA-led force returned fire, causing the enemy to withdraw to secondary fighting positions. The ANA and coalition forces positively identified the enemy fighting position as the militants regrouped. Once the combined elements ensured there were no non-combatants in the area, a precision strike was called to neutralize the enemy. Twenty militants were killed in the engagement. No ANA, coalition forces or non-combatant injuries were reported. “The ANA soldiers … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
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