International Security Assistance Force operation results in death of enemy fighters

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

04.13.2009

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International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

KABUL, Afghanistan - Four to eight enemy fighters were killed during an International Security Assistance Forces operation in Konar province, Afghanistan early this morning.

Multiple intelligence sources provided positive identification of four to eight insurgents assembled in a known enemy area in Watapor valley, Dara Noor District. Intelligence intercepts indicated the hostile intent of the enemy to attack ISAF posts. Due to the remote location, ISAF called in close-air support and eliminated the enemy threat.

Though the enemy assembly area was remotely located and no apparent civilian structures or personnel were detected prior to the strike, ISAF is investigating the possibility that non-combatants may have been injured.

ISAF officials are meeting with local and provincial leaders and conducting a combined investigation of the incident.

"We deeply regret any possible civilian injuries caused by our operations against the enemy," said Capt. Mark Durkin, ISAF spokesman. "We will thoroughly investigate the allegations of civilian injuries and, if found true, provide assistance to support the law-abiding people affected."

• Date Taken: 04.13.2009
• Date Posted: 04.13.2009 07:32
• Story ID: 32325
• Location: KABUL, AF