2012-08-S-026
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 13, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province, Sunday. During the operation, the security force positively identified a heavily armed group of insurgents preparing for an attack. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity, the force engaged the insurgents with a precision airstrike.  Following the strike, the security force conducted a follow-on assessment and confirmed the strike had killed multiple insurgents.  They also confirmed the strike had not injured any civilians or damaged any civilian property.