Insurgents attack Afghan, coalition forces from mosque

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.30.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - A joint Afghan and International Security Assistance Force patrol came under small-arms fire from multiple firing points, one of which was a mosque, in the Nad 'Ali District of Helmand province Aug. 30.

Acting in self-defense, Afghan and coalition forces returned fire at the insurgents, causing them to flee the mosque. The combined force made all efforts to avoid damaging the mosque. Following the incident, the force determined a window frame in the mosque received minor damage.

Afghan and coalition forces met with the mosque owner, who will be compensated by security forces for the minor damage to the window frame.

The mosque owner told Afghan and coalition forces that he understood they had no other option but to return fire in self-defense. The owner also said he will tell all others who use the mosque the truth of the incident at the next prayer session.

During the assessment of the damage, the Afghan and security patrol continued to receive fire from several firing points. The security force plans to return to the area to conduct a local shura regarding the incident.

• Date Taken: 08.30.2010
• Date Posted: 08.30.2010 16:03
• Story ID: 55422
• Location: KABUL, AF