May 29: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern, Northern Afghanistan ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-05-CA-107  For Immediate Release

 An Afghan-international security force killed several insurgents and captured several others in Kandahar Province this morning.   The combined force moved to a compound and surrounding areas south of Kudeza'I, in the Zharay district, after intelligence information verified insurgent activity. As the assault force approached, several armed individuals took up fighting positions in a nearby wood line and orchard. The combined force called for the individuals to surrender, but the individuals began firing machine guns and rocket propelled grenades at the security force. The assault force returned fire and began clearing the compound and immediate area.   Several insurgents were killed and captured after the lengthy firefight. The combined force found several planted IEDs in the area, as well as rocket propelled grenades, heavy machine guns, multiple automatic rifles, hand-grenades, ammunition and communications equipment.