ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 15, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-045 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 15, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition patrol repelled an attack on an Afghan National Security Forces checkpoint yesterday in Kandahar City, killing one insurgent.  Two insurgents on a motorcycle attacked the joint checkpoint with small-arms fire in sub-district eight. The combined patrol observed the attack and engaged the insurgents with small-arms fire, causing the motorcycle to crash.  One injured insurgent fled the scene, while the driver of the motorcycle was treated by coalition medical personnel at the scene. The wounded driver was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.   The patrol cordoned off the area and began a search for the injured passenger, but was unable to determine his whereabouts.
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