Coalition forces kill three, detain four in Paktika

Written by Headquarters United States Forces Afghanistan Monday, 27 October 2008 23:04

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed three armed militants and detained four suspected militants during an operation targeting the Haqqani terrorist network in Paktika province, Thursday.

Coalition forces searched a compound in Ziruk District, targeting a Haqqani commander suspected of foreign fighter and weapons facilitation. He is also believed to finance Haqqani terrorist operations throughout eastern Afghanistan.

As the force searched the compound, they received small-arms fire from several armed militants. Coalition forces returned fire, killing three armed militants. A search of the compound revealed multiple AK-47s and other military style equipment.

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