Monday, January 9, 2012

Combine operations kill 18, detain 2

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan and Coalition forces killed 18 insurgents and detained two suspected individuals in eastern Afghanistan during operations throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 8.

A Coalition air strike killed 14 insurgents after Coalition Forces were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms during operations in Sharan District, Paktika province.

Afghan and Coalition forces killed two insurgents handling weapons and building a fighting position in Watahpur District, Kunar province.

Coalition Forces killed two insurgents holding AK-47s in Alishing District, Laghman province.

Coalition Forces detained two suspects found with materials used to make improved explosive devices in Khugyani District, Nangarhar province. The detainees were transported to a nearby base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.
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