BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (June 30, 2008) – Several militants were killed and one was detained Sunday during a Coalition forces operation to disrupt militant activities in Nimroz province.
Coalition forces searched compounds in Khash Rod District targeting a Taliban leader known to facilitate suicide IED attacks.
Coalition forces identified numerous militants armed with AK-47s, rocket-propelled grenades and hand grenades. Multiple militant groups engaged the force in a compound and in nearby areas. Coalition forces then killed them using small-arms fire. Two additional groups of armed militants maneuvered against the force and were killed by airstrikes.
The force discovered numerous AK-47s, ammunition vests, ammunition, RPG warheads, grenades and IED materials. The weapons, munitions and IED material were destroyed to prevent future use.
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