RELEASE NUMBER: 081106-04
DATE POSTED: NOVEMBER 6, 2008

ANSF, Coalition forces kill eight insurgents, provide humanitarian aid in Oruzgan province

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJSOTF-A Public Affairs, Nov. 6, 2008) – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed eight insurgents during a combat patrol in Khas Oruzgan district, Oruzgan province Nov. 4.

The patrol was headed toward a village to provide medical and humanitarian assistance to villagers when insurgents attacked with small-arms, machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades from fighting positions near the road. The patrol returned fire with small arms and called for supporting fires, killing eight insurgents.

When the patrol reached the village, they provided medical treatment to 90 villagers and distributed cold weather items, including blankets and jackets to those in need.

No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.

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