ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update Feb. 19, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-143 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 19)  ISAF service members at a compound in Sangin district, Helmand province observed numerous insurgents north and south of their position talking on radios today. After gaining positive identification of the insurgent positions, the coalition troops engaged, killing several insurgents. Later, the ISAF troops observed more insurgents positioning in the area with weapons. After positive identification, coalition forces continued firing on the various insurgent positions, resulting in several more insurgents being killed.
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