ANSF, Coalition forces kill 55 militants in Oruzgan province

Written by Headquarters United States Forces Afghanistan Wednesday, 22 October 2008 22:37

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed 55 militants Tuesday in Deh Rawood District, Oruzgan province.

ANSF and Coalition forces were conducting a combat security patrol when they were attacked by a large group of militants with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.

ANSF and Coalition forces responded with small-arms, rocket-propelled grenade, heavy-weapons and supporting fires, killing 55 militants.

No ANSF, Coalition or civilian casualties have been reported.

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