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07-28-05, 12:01 PM
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2005 - Afghan and U.S. forces killed three
insurgents and captured 15 others in combat west of Tarin Kowt in
Afghanistan's Oruzgan province today, U.S. military officials reported.
Two Afghan soldiers suffered minor injuries in the firefight and were
transported to a nearby military base for treatment, officials said.
Afghan and U.S. forces returned fire when their joint patrol was hit by
small-arms fire from an unknown number of enemy combatants. They are
searching the area for more enemy forces. Coalition attack aircraft
responded to the scene and provided close air support.
"This incident occurred in the same area where we are presently
building a road for the Afghan people, a road that will become an artery for
commerce," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jerry O'Hara, spokesman for Combined
Joint Task Force 76. "This enemy is only concerned about killing and
has no concern for the well-being of the Afghan people. Those who chose
to stand against the government of Afghanistan, in the wake of the
government's offer of reconciliation, do so at considerable risk."
Afghan and U.S. forces were conducting operations to deny the enemy
safe havens in the area of the attack. Officials are questioning the 15
individuals detained.
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2005 - Afghan and U.S. forces killed three
insurgents and captured 15 others in combat west of Tarin Kowt in
Afghanistan's Oruzgan province today, U.S. military officials reported.
Two Afghan soldiers suffered minor injuries in the firefight and were
transported to a nearby military base for treatment, officials said.
Afghan and U.S. forces returned fire when their joint patrol was hit by
small-arms fire from an unknown number of enemy combatants. They are
searching the area for more enemy forces. Coalition attack aircraft
responded to the scene and provided close air support.
"This incident occurred in the same area where we are presently
building a road for the Afghan people, a road that will become an artery for
commerce," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jerry O'Hara, spokesman for Combined
Joint Task Force 76. "This enemy is only concerned about killing and
has no concern for the well-being of the Afghan people. Those who chose
to stand against the government of Afghanistan, in the wake of the
government's offer of reconciliation, do so at considerable risk."
Afghan and U.S. forces were conducting operations to deny the enemy
safe havens in the area of the attack. Officials are questioning the 15
individuals detained.