Press Release

United States Forces-Afghanistan

January 2, 2009

Release Number 20090201-02

Afghan Commandos, Coalition forces kill one insurgent in Herat

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan Commandos and Coalition forces killed one

insurgent and detained five others during an operation in Sanowghan,

Zer-e-Koh Valley, in Herat province Dec. 28.

The operation was conducted in response to recent insurgent activity in

Sanowghan.  The Zer-e-Koh Valley is a historic sanctuary for insurgent

commanders and activities.

During the operation, two men, 12 women and 18 children were safeguarded

by the combined forces.  The insurgent killed, fired upon the Commandos

as they approached.  The Commandos responded with precision small-arms

fire.  There were no other shots fired.  Upon conclusion of the

engagement, the combined forces conducted a key leader engagement with

village elders to discuss the reasons for the operation. 

No Afghan Commandos, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were

reported.

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United States Forces Afghanistan's mission, in coordination with NATO's

International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to

defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective

governance and building the Afghan National Security Force.  Effective

security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of

Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases

economic development for the people of Afghanistan.

Contact Information - US Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs Office

Tel +93 (0) 799 51 2919 or cell phone 0093 (0) 788 189 049

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