Afghan, Coalition forces kill 4 militants in Farah

Written by Headquarters United States Forces Afghanistan Tuesday, 25 November 2008 17:37

KABUL, Afghanistan – During an operation early Friday in Farah province, Afghan National Army commandos and their Coalition partners killed four militants, while simultaneously protecting nearly 90 non-combatants, including dozens of women and children, in the area.

The combined forces were conducting a raid on a compound, targeting a Taliban commander in Dowlatabad village, Farah province, when they received fire from several enemy fighting positions. The combined forces quickly returned fire and also established a security perimeter to protect 30 children, 25 women and 34 other non-combatants in the area of the operation.

The exchange of fire resulted in the deaths of four enemy fighters who the local population confirmed were Taliban militants.

During the search for more militants, commandos discovered a fully operational improvised explosive device in the local mosque. Commandos removed the IED from the mosque and destroyed it. The detonation caused minor damage to the mosque’s exterior wall, for which the commandos provided compensation to village elders.

The operation also uncovered numerous small arms weapons and IED-making materials.

Commandos held a shura with local leaders following the operation.

No commando, Coalition forces or civilian casualties resulted from the operation.

< Prev		Next >

Main Menu

Fallen Heroes

From the Front

Social Media

Bagram Weather

Weather Forecast | Weather Maps

Units of RC-East

Press Releases

Egyptian hospital provides medical care for locals

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan— Someone once said Egypt was a place flowing with milk and honey, but for the local Afghan people the El Salam Egyptian Field Hospital gives so much more.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan—Soldiers join the Army from different parts of the world, trusting they will be treated fair and equal regardless of race, gender or religion.

Polish PRT, GIRoA find sewage solution

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Like all major cities, Ghazni City has to contend with waste removal from the city center, and dispose of it in a responsible, clean and ecologically safe manner. However, until recently, there was no safe and effective manner to dispose of sewage, as there was no sewage treatment plant in the area.