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    ANP stop rocket attack

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    10.11.2011

    Courtesy Story

    Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - On Oct. 11, Afghan National Police observed an insurgent emplacing a 107mm rocket and pursued the insurgent, subsequently recovering the rocket.

    Aware that ANSF was approaching, the insurgent fled the scene. After arriving at the suspected location, the ANP were able to successfully confiscate the 107mm rocket.

    According to a U.S. report, the rocket was directed at Kandahar Airfield and had not been fully activated.

    The ANP secured the rocket and delivered it to the Dand District Headquarters.

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 10.11.2011
    Date Posted: 10.13.2011 14:03
    Story ID: 78450
    Location: KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF

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