Coalition forces attacked during humanitarian-assistance mission
Written by Bagram Media Center
Wednesday, 04 June 2008
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (June 4, 2008) – Coalition forces killed more than a dozen insurgents after they came under attack during a humanitarian assistance mission Tuesday near Putay, Helmand province.
While approaching the town, a vehicle in the convoy struck an IED. Coalition forces immediately began vehicle-recovery operations, but the convoy was ambushed by insurgents using small-arms fire. During the fight, another Coalition vehicle struck a mine.
Insurgents were seen entering homes in an attempt to use them as fighting positions, causing residents to flee.
Coalition forces then ensured that there were no women or children in the area before using precision air strikes against the insurgents.
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