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KABUL, Afghanistan — Enemy insurgents in Paktika province fired multiple rockers at Forward Operating Bases Rushmore and Sharana overnight May 12. The complex attack began shortly after midnight and ended when coalition forces responded to disrupt the assault.
Coalition forces aircraft airborne at the time of the strikes identified the rocket-launch site and called for fires to suppress the attack.
Six insurgents fled the site and were killed when forces used to counter-battery fire and overhead aircraft fires to engage them.
Regrettably, two individuals not involved in the attack were killed and four others were injured during the battle.
"We are investigating these actions to determine what happened in Paktika," said Col. Greg Julian, U.S. Forces spokesman. "We take the safety of Afghan civilians very seriously and sincerely regret this loss of life."
In another incident in Khowst province, first reports are there are a number of civilian injuries from an improvised explosive device detonation outside Forward Operating Base Salerno. More information will be released as it is compiled.
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2009 02:52 |
| Story ID: | 33537 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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