Coalition forces clear a known IED command node in Kandahar

Written by Headquarters United States Forces Afghanistan Wednesday, 26 November 2008 23:32

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed 15 militants, and detained six suspected militants during an early morning raid in Anizai, Zhari district, Kandahar province, Nov. 26.

Coalition forces were clearing a compound known to be an IED command and control node when they were fired upon. Coalition forces returned fire with small arms weapons killing 15 insurgents and detained six.

“We will continue to support the Afghan people by seeking and disrupting militant networks,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesperson.

No Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.

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