Feb. 18: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern, Northern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-087 For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 18) - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound outside the town of Waser, in the Washer district of Helmand Province after intelligence information indicated militant activity.
The security force detained two insurgents during the search. As the joint force was leaving, a small team of militants attempted to set up a small-arms ambush. The security force engaged them and killed one insurgent. The joint force later captured two others near the same compound.