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    ISAF forces repel failed suicide attack on FOB Finley-Shields RC-East PAO

    NANGARHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    04.15.2012

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    International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

    NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Insurgents here attacked an ISAF installation located here in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, at 1:53 p.m., April 15, allegedly killing one civilian with a vehicular-borne suicide bomb and small arms fire. Three insurgents were killed and one wounded and captured in the attack.

    At approximately 1:30 p.m., a large explosion occurred outside Forward Operating Base Fenty, near the airfield located in Jalalabad. The attack caused no damage or injuries to the installation.

    According to the Nangahar Governor’s Office, Afghan Security Forces responded to the scene of the explosion and captured 26 RPG rockets and two launchers, 1 PK-machine gun with 500 rounds, three AK-47 assault rifles, nine hand grenades, one pistol and several master keys. Four dead insurgents were recovered at the scene of the explosion.

    The attack on Forward Operating Base Finley-Shields, which was quickly repulsed by the base defenders, sparked a fire on the base.

    The incidents are currently under investigation.

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    Date Taken: 04.15.2012
    Date Posted: 04.15.2012 10:02
    Story ID: 86776
    Location: NANGARHAR PROVINCE, AF

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