Friday, October 28
AFGHANISTAN: 13 SCUZBALLS KILLED IN 3 FIREFIGHTS
| October 28, 2005 BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – During offensive operations near Deh Rahwod, Uruzgan Province , Afghan National Army and U.S. forces were attacked by small-arms, mortars, and rocket-propelled grenade fire. As a result, one U.S. service member and an ANA soldier were wounded and medically evacuated to Tarin Kowt for treatment. Both are currently in stable condition. In a second contact with the enemy just a few kilometers from the first location, one ANA soldier was killed and another three were wounded. The wounded were medically evacuated to Tarin Kowt where one is currently in stable condition and the other two have been discharged back to their unit. During another offensive operation north of Dah Rawood, two enemy fighters were killed after they fired upon coalition forces. No coalition forces were injured during this incident. A total of 13 enemy fighters were killed in the three engagements. Coalition aircraft and attack helicopters provided close air support for the operations. Weblog LINK |
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