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| Afghanistan |
| ANA and Special Forces Pummel Taliban |
| 2007-04-19 |
| Four Taliban fighters attacked a combined Afghan National Army and Coalition forces combat patrol in the northeast corner of the Sangin District area, Helmand Province, with small arms fire just before nightfall yesterday [April 18 2007]. 1st Kandak, 209th ANA Corps soldiers combat advised by U.S. Special Forces, quickly identified the enemy threat and begin engaging with direct and indirect fire. ANA and Coalition forces later detained three Taliban fighters after conducting a search of the enemy position. The combined ANA and Coalition forces then received intelligence about enemy activity involving an estimated 40 Taliban fighters. After maneuvering to gain contact with the enemy force, U.S. Special Forces requested Coalition air support to engage the Taliban fighters as they were attempting to establish ambush positions. Approximately 24 Taliban fighters were killed and four vehicles destroyed during the prolonged seven-hour battle. Two Coalition forces members were wounded during the engagement and were medically evacuated to a nearby treatment facility. They were treated for their minor injuries and are listed in stable condition. There were no injuries to Afghan civilians reported. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #10 Seems like Allan was on the side of the SF/ANA this time. Perhaps the Taliban weren't quite devout enough. Perhaps they'll get the 72 virgins with belly button jewelry . . . . :-P |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-04-19 22:22 |
| #9 There is no space, as we know it, between quantum universes. It's merely a lack of potential. Hell, on the other hand, is a horse of a different colour. |
| Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2007-04-19 21:06 |
| #8 hell is the space between universes. It's infinite. That's why there's no bag limit on talibunnies. STOP THAT! |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-04-19 20:07 |
| #7 Approximately 24 Taliban fighters were killed Lemmie guess, they counted body parts and came up with an odd number? Yaaay team, either way. Go ANA, Go SF! |
| Posted by: Helmuth, Speaking for N guard 2007-04-19 18:34 |
| #6 It's Taliban-pummeling Season! My favorite time of year! |
| Posted by: Mike 2007-04-19 17:16 |
| #5 Darth - hell is the space between universes. It's infinite. That's why there's no bag limit on talibunnies. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2007-04-19 15:01 |
| #4 I don't know how much room hell can hold, but it has got to be getting close to full. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-04-19 11:07 |
| #3 ..Just youse Wait! |
| Posted by: Dreaded Spring Offensive 2007-04-19 10:33 |
| #2 Oh Yeah! I needed that lift. Special Forces Rule! |
| Posted by: Crutch Jones7901 2007-04-19 10:32 |
| #1 Quaaaaaaaagmire! |
| Posted by: Robert Fisk 2007-04-19 10:23 |