Coalition forces disrupt Taliban operations in Wardak province

Written by Bagram Media Center Tuesday, 15 July 2008 15:00

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (July 8, 2008) – A targeted militant was killed and two militants were detained Monday during a Coalition forces operation to disrupt Taliban operations in Wardak province.

Coalition forces searched several compounds in Sayad Abad District targeting a militant leader that has smuggle munitions and conduct IED attacks against Afghan and Coalition forces in the area.

During the course of the operation, the targeted militant, armed with a pistol, threatened the force and was killed with small-arms fire.

Coalition forces identified several militants maneuvering against them in a wooded area and responded with air strikes.

Coalition forces discovered and confiscated a cache of weapons, grenades, ammunition and a vehicle being used for Taliban operations.

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