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Coalition Forces target al-Qaeda in Konar

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combined Press Information Center
In Asmar District, Coalition Forces targeted an al-Qaeda IED and suicide bomber network responsible for numerous attacks in the Konar region.

Coalition forces searched the first compound without incident. As the force moved to a second compound, they were met by a barrage of automatic weapons and small-arms fire. Coalition forces called for close air support and returned fire killing two of the militants.

Initial reports show no civilian or Coalition casualties. 

The incident is still under investigation.