IJC Operational Update, July 16
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-07-CA-097 For Immediate Release

 A separate Afghan-international security force killed an insurgent and detained several other suspected insurgents during an operation in Kunduz province last night. The combined security force went to a compound suspected of hosting insurgent activity in Qal'ehcheh, Kunduz district and were immediately engaged by a heavily armed insurgent and the security force returned fire killing him. Insurgent fighters in the compound also shot three rocket propelled grenades (RPG) at the assault force, but the shots were ineffective. After the fighting ceased, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the building. When no response was observed the security force cleared and secured the buildings and detained the suspected insurgents. Automatic weapons, magazines and ammunition holders were found at the scene.