Militants killed in Ghazni province

Written by Bagram Media Center Tuesday, 29 July 2008 01:02

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (July 29, 2008) — Several militants were killed during a Coalition forces’ operation Monday in Ghazni province targeting a Taliban leader.

Coalition forces searched compounds in Gairo District targeting a militant leader known to conduct foreign fighter operations in Ghazni and Paktika provinces.

Militants, located inside a building and around other buildings, engaged the force with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Coalition forces responded with small-arms fire and air strikes, killing the militants and damaging a building.

During their search, Coalition forces discovered IED-making materials and rigged IEDs within a building, as well as a vehicle rigged with explosives. Also discovered were several RPGs and a vehicle used to transport them.

The munitions, explosives and both vehicles were destroyed by Coalition forces after moving all residents to a safe location.

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