name: Afghan and Coalition Forces Engage Insurgents in Dangam District
text: Afghan and Coalition Forces Engage Insurgents in Dangam District
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-012 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (March 4, 2011)   Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces killed numerous armed insurgents during combat operations in Dangam district, Kunar province, yesterday. During a dismounted patrol, Afghan and coalition forces came under small arms fire from numerous insurgents. Afghan and coalition forces returned fire and called for close air support. As a result of Afghan and coalition small arms fire and close air support, numerous insurgents were killed during the operation. The operation lasted several hours and occurred in a remote rugged area. Initial reports indicate there were no civilian casualties.