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    Afghan and coalition security force kill and detain insurgents in Nangarhar

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    07.20.2010

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    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed several insurgents and detained several more in Nangarhar province last night while in pursuit of the primary Taliban facilitator for foreign fighters and attacks against high interest targets within eastern Afghanistan.

    The security force targeted a compound near Tatang in Sherzad District in pursuit of the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the buildings.

    As the security force was clearing the compound they were engaged by several insurgents barricading themselves inside several buildings. The combined force returned fire and killed several insurgents. Multiple automatic weapons along with dozens of rocket propelled grenades, RPG boosters, hand grenades and 2,000 rounds of ammunition were found and destroyed at the scene.

    Once the compound was secure, the combined security force detained several suspected insurgents. The women and children present were protected by the security force.

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    Date Taken: 07.20.2010
    Date Posted: 07.20.2010 09:26
    Story ID: 53110
    Location: KABUL, AF

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