ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-035 
For Immediate Release

During a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, an Afghan-led security force killed numerous insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents with ties to the Taliban, yesterday. 

While attempting to clear a building, the force encountered several armed insurgents. The force made numerous attempts to apprehend the individuals peacefully. The individuals remained non-compliant and repeatedly displayed hostile intent toward the security force. The force fired in defense, killing several insurgents armed with grenades and AK-47 rifles.