U.S. Forces respond during Monday’s attack on helicopter Published Oct. 28, 2008 By U.S. Forces Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- U.S. forces assigned to the International Security Assistance Force in Regional Command - East killed 12 militants Monday and detained one while securing the site where a Coalition helicopter was forced to land in Wardak province after taking enemy fire. The UH-60 Blackhawk came under small-arms fire from a number of militants. The helicopter crew returned fire, but had to land when the tail was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. Coalition ground forces responding to the scene were engaged by several militants in the area. Coalition forces responded, initially killing five militants. Coalition forces continued searching the area and were engaged by more militants. Coalition forces again responded, killing seven more militants and detaining one. There were no ISAF or Coalition casualties resulting from the attack, and all personnel were evacuated from the scene. The helicopter was recovered and taken to a nearby ISAF base.