ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-09-CA-275 4555 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24) -- A combined force of more than 250 Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and coalition soldiers conducted an air assault into eastern Afghanistan today, to clear insurgent activity in the area.

While conducting their security and clearing patrols in the Alisheng district of Laghman province, the combined force received small arms fire and engaged several insurgents in the area.

More than 30 enemy fighters have been killed in the engagement.

Initial reports indicate that there are no injuries or damages to any civilians in the area.

The operation is currently ongoing.