name: Several killed in Paktika
text: ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 17, 2011
  
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-066 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17, 2011)   An International Security Assistance Force patrol killed several insurgents during a security operation in Orgun district, Paktika province, Sunday. During the patrol, the coalition force was engaged by several insurgents with small arms and rocket fire. The patrol positively identified the firing positions and returned fire. An ISAF air weapons team and close air support engaged the insurgent firing positions killing numerous insurgents.