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COALITION FORCES CAPTURE 11 INSURGENTS
Aug. 18, 2004Afghan and Coalition soldiers assisted by U.S. Special Forces captured 11 insurgents, two of which were injured and also recovered a weapons cache two kilometers south of the village of Nangalam today. The troops encountered insurgents at 8:40 a.m. The troops were supported by AH-64 Apache Helicopters and mortar fire. U.S., Afghan and Coalition forces sustained no casualties during the 4.5-hour battle. The coalition and the Afghan government will continue working together to bring security and stability to the region and provide for a free and democratic Afghanistan. Posted by: Steve 2004-08-18 |
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