ANSF, Coalition forces kill insurgents in Kandahar province

Written by Headquarters United States Forces Afghanistan Monday, 17 November 2008 16:32

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Nov. 6, 2008) – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed several insurgents during an extended patrol in Shah Wali Kott district, Kandahar province, Nov. 3-5.

Insurgents ambushed a coalition security patrol using rifles, machine guns, rocket propelled grenades and mortars. ANSF and Coalition forces responded with a variety of weapons fire.

Witnesses reported seeing insurgents firing machine guns, rockets and RPGs from the rooftops of buildings in the area, as well as mortar teams firing around the ambush site.

Civilians, reportedly attempted to leave the area, but the insurgents forced them to remain as they continued to fire on the ANSF and Coalition forces along the highway.

Kandahar Chief of Police Matulla stated he received reports of several civilians being injured while attempting to leave the area. It is unclear if they were the victims of the high volume of insurgent direct and indirect fire. The causes of their injuries are being investigated.

Coalition reports confirm nine insurgents were killed.

No ANSF or Coalition forces casualties were reported.

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