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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-11-S-003
 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 2, 2011)
During a routine security patrol in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition force observed multiple suspected insurgents unloading AK-47s and RPGs from a container yesterday. Assessing an imminent threat, the combined force requested close air support to engage the insurgent position resulting in several insurgents killed and a building destroyed. The combined force assessed that no civilians were harmed during the operation. In addition, multiple rifles and RPGs were seized by the force and turned over to local police officials.