November 10, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-57
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AFGHAN, U.S. PATROL KILLS FOUR ENEMY DURING AMBUSH NEAR DEH RAHWOD
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army and U.S. forces killed four enemy fighters who had ambushed an Afghan National Police patrol yesterday.
The police unit reported taking small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire from a nearby ridgeline from approximately 10 enemy fighters. The police unit called for assistance from a nearby Afghan National Army and U.S. patrol.
Afghan and U.S. forces maneuvered toward the enemy position killing four individuals and causing the rest to flee. In addition to the four enemy killed, Afghan and U.S. forces seized two motorcycles and two rocket-propelled grenade launchers.
There were no Afghan or U.S. forces injured in the attack.
For more information contact COMBINED FORCES COMMAND – AFGHANISTAN COALITION PRESS INFORMATION CENTER at Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil or by phone at 070-276-545.
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