2012-10-S-008
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 6, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force killed two armed insurgents during a security operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province, today. During the operation, the security force positively identified a group of armed insurgents preparing to attack Afghan and coalition forces. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity, the security force engaged the insurgents with a precision airstrike, killing two. A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged during the operation.
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