Press Release
United States Forces-Afghanistan
January 2, 2009
Release Number 20090201-02
Afghan Commandos, Coalition forces kill one insurgent in Herat
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan Commandos and Coalition forces killed one
insurgent and detained five others during an operation in Sanowghan,
Zer-e-Koh Valley, in Herat province Dec. 28.
The operation was conducted in response to recent insurgent activity in
Sanowghan. The Zer-e-Koh Valley is a historic sanctuary for insurgent
commanders and activities.
During the operation, two men, 12 women and 18 children were safeguarded
by the combined forces. The insurgent killed, fired upon the Commandos
as they approached. The Commandos responded with precision small-arms
fire. There were no other shots fired. Upon conclusion of the
engagement, the combined forces conducted a key leader engagement with
village elders to discuss the reasons for the operation.
No Afghan Commandos, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were
reported.
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United States Forces Afghanistan's mission, in coordination with NATO's
International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to
defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective
governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective
security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases
economic development for the people of Afghanistan.
Contact Information - US Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs Office
Tel +93 (0) 799 51 2919 or cell phone 0093 (0) 788 189 049
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