KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 14) — Coalition ground forces observed multiple insurgents placing an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday.  After assessing an imminent threat, the ground forces requested close air support to engage the insurgent position.  Coalition aircraft engaged the insurgents as they were burying the IED, killing several.

No civilians were harmed and no civilian property damaged during the incident.