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2012-09-S-024
For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 16, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force killed several armed insurgents during a security operation in Bar Kunar district, Kunar province, Saturday. During the operation, the security force positively identified a group of armed insurgents preparing to attack Afghan and coalition forces. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity, the security force engaged the armed insurgents with a precision airstrike. A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged during the operation.