ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 18, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-070 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 18, 2011) – An Afghan and International Security Assistance Force, killed more than 60 insurgents during clearing operations in Qiasar district, Faryab province in a three-day operation which began Friday.  The combined force cleared the area around Ghuchghar village after receiving reports of insurgent activity. In the ensuing engagements, the combined force reported destroying 23 motorcycles used by insurgents, several rocket propelled grenades, machine guns, numerous assault rifles and accompanying ammunition.