ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-095
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 28, 2011) – More than five insurgents were killed during a combined Afghan and coalition security operation targeting a mid-level Taliban leader in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, yesterday. 

During the operation, several insurgents attempted to engage the security force from elevated positions. An air weapons team engaged the insurgents, killing three. The others were killed by the security force on the ground. 

After the engagement, the force confiscated and destroyed several AK-47 rifles and ammunition.