Wow Afghan & Coalition forces 30, Terrorist 0..

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Coalition Forces engaged over 60 insurgents June 5 in western Arghandab District of Zabul Province.

 

            A joint Afghan National Army and Canadian force engaged with enemy forces into the evening, inflicting significant casualties on the extremists.  Joint fires were employed, forcing remaining enemies to flee.

            Enemy casualties were estimated to be more than 30 killed in the action.  There were no ANA or Coalition casualties.

 

            “There are known Taliban extremists in Zabul Province , and Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces will continue to attack these enemies of Afghanistan until the province is safe and secure,” said Lt. Col. Paul Fitzpatrick, Combined Joint Task Force – 76 spokesman.  “We will not be deterred from our mission to provide a safe and secure environment to the Afghan people.”