2012-08-S-055
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 31, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition force killed two armed insurgents during an operation in Sayyid Karam district, Paktiya province, yesterday.
 
During the operation, the security force observed multiple armed militants engaging in insurgent activity. After ensuring there were no civilians nearby, the security force engaged with a precision airstrike, killing two.
 
Post-strike assessments determined no civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.