Several militants killed in Paktika Province

Written by Bagram Media Center Friday, 05 October 2007 10:54

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Several anti-Coalition militants were killed by Afghan and Coalition Forces early this morning in Paktika Province during an operation to disrupt extremist activities in the area.

Credible intelligence sources indicated violent extremist forces were hiding in Waza Khawa District. The combined force made their way to compounds in the district to conduct a search of the premises.

During the course of operations, the combined force came under attack from militants in one of the suspect buildings.

“While conducting a search of a compound in Waza Khawa District, Taliban fighters opened fire and threw several grenades at Afghan and Coalition forces,” said Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokesperson. “Afghan and Coalition forces countered the attack with a combination of small-arms fire and precision munitions strikes effectively neutralizing the threat to the team.”

There were no indications of injuries or deaths to non-combatants.

During the course of the operation, the building housing the militants was destroyed.

Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office Tel – 0093-799-063-013

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