More than 10 killed in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 27, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-04-S-082 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 27, 2011) Afghan and coalition forces killed more than 10 insurgents during an engagement near the Pakistan border in Giyan district, Paktika province, yesterday.  While conducting a security patrol, the combined force received reports of several insurgents preparing to attack the patrol. After gaining positive identification of the insurgent position, the patrol requested artillery support from a nearby forward operating base. The subsequent artillery fire killed numerous insurgents.  As the patrol continued on their mission and were later engaged by insurgents with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire. The combined patrol returned fire and called for air weapons team support. Several more insurgents were killed and wounded in the engagement.  The air weapons team later identified a group of insurgents moving into Afghanistan from Pakistan. The team fired on three insurgents on the Afghanistan side of the border, killing two and wounding another.  All rounds were reported on target and initial reports indicate no civilians were injured in the operation.