More than five killed in Badghis
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 12, 2011
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-042 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 12, 2011) – More than five insurgents were killed after they attempted to attack a combined Afghan and coalition force operating in Qadis district, Badghis, yesterday. 

The unit reported receiving small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire while conducting a security patrol. After gaining positive identification, the unit returned fire and called for air support. 

An air weapons team in the area dropped multiple ordnance rounds on several different positions after positively identifying armed insurgents, including a compound where insurgents were armed with AK-47s, anti-aircraft weapons and RPGs. 

Initial reports indicate there were no civilian casualties.