name: Forces engage militants in Kandahar
text: Dec. 18: ISAF Assesses Claims of Civilian Casualties; Operational Update
   NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2009-12-CA-073 For Immediate Release In an operation yesterday, a joint security force engaged militants in Kandahar province while pursuing a Taliban commander. The joint force searched a location near the village of De Chenartu Tangay in Shah Wali Kot district after intelligence indicated militant activity.  While the joint force was searching the area, a group of suspected militants was observed maneuvering around a nearby ridgeline. As the force departed the area after completing their search, the suspected militants fired on them from the ridgeline. The force returned fire and left the area without further incident. No civilians or members of the joint force were injured during the operation.