2012-09-S-024
For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 16, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition force killed several heavily armed insurgents during multiple operations in Asadabad district, Kunar province, Saturday. During the operations, the security force observed several militants carrying a mortar launcher and munitions toward a populated area. After ensuring there were no civilians nearby, the security force engaged the armed insurgents with multiple precision airstrikes. Post-strike assessments determined no civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.