ANSF eliminates several insurgents in Oruzgan

Written by Bagram Media Center Monday, 17 December 2007 20:30

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, engaged in a day-long battle eliminating several insurgents near the village of Deh Rawod, Tarin Kowt District, Oruzgan Province Dec. 17.

The ANSF-led force was conducting a security patrol in the area when a group of insurgents attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire. ANSF quickly returned fire, putting the enemy on the defensive.

Sixteen insurgents were spotted relocating to a nearby structure where they reengaged the combined force with small-arms and rocket fire. The ANSF returned small-arms and mortar fire and called in close-air support, effectively eliminating the enemy fighting position.

"Afghan National Security Forces quickly repelled the insurgent ambush. Those insurgents experienced first-hand the superior capabilities of the ANSF," said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman. "The ANSF is working to rid Afghanistan of extremists who are working to destabilize the country and sabotage Afghan freedom."

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