Coalition Forces Defeat Attack in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-295 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26, 2011) — International Security Assistance Forces killed numerous insurgents after receiving small-arms fire during a dismounted patrol in Marjah district, Helmand province yesterday.  After gaining positive identification of the insurgent’s position, ISAF returned fire with small arms. Close air support was called in and suppressed the insurgent fire.  Following the engagement, ISAF conducted ground battle damage assessment and confirmed numerous insurgents were killed and one insurgent was wounded. The wounded insurgent was taken to a medical treatment facility and detained.  Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed during the operation.