Several militants killed in Kandahar province

Written by Bagram Media Center Wednesday, 16 July 2008 15:16

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (July 16, 2008) — Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, killed several militants in Shah Wali District, Kandahar province July 15.

While on patrol, the combined force was engaged by militants with small-arms fire and mortars from multiple directions. The Coalition unit returned fire and forced the militants into fortified positions where they were killed by precision air strikes. Coalition aircraft also destroyed an enemy truck and fighting position.

There have been no reports of injuries to non-combatants.

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