Afghanistan firefight kills 18 enemy
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Army News Service, Jan. 28, 2003) - In a joint effort, soldiers, airmen and coalition forces killed 18 enemy personnel after a small group of U.S. Special Forces came under fire last night.
A small group of U.S. Special Forces was clearing a compound with support from Afghan militia forces when they came under small arms fire Jan. 27, at 11 p.m.
Coalition forces retuned fire, killing one, wounding one and detaining a third. The detainee informed the Special Forces that approximately 80 armed men were located several kilometers north in their vicinity.
After the information was verified, Army helicopters fired on the enemy forces, who were located near a series of caves, and a quick reaction force from the 82nd Airborne Division was launched. Close air support was provided by Army Apaches, U.S. Air Force Bombers, an USAF AC130 Gunship and coalition F16s, officials said.
Enemy forces were engaged throughout the night and the action continues, officials said. At least 18 enemy have been killed and no coalition casualties have been reported, officials added.
(Editor's note: Information taken from a submitted by the Public Affairs Office out of Bagram Air Force Base.)
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