Militants killed in Kandahar province
By PFC Christina N. Sinders, CJTF101 PAO
Jul 4, 2008 - 2:45:22 PM
Blackanthem Military News
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Several militants were killed Monday during a reconnaissance patrol by Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces in Maywand District, Kandahar province.
The militants attacked the patrol using multiple rockets. The patrol positively identified several militants at a rocket launching site and pursued them when they fled to a fortified position. Close air support was called in and the militants were killed with precision airstrikes.
No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.