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5 militants killed in Khakriz District

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  • By Headquarters U.S. Forces Afghanistan
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces on a sweep-and-clear operation Friday were attacked by militants using small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire in the Khakriz District, Kandahar province.

ANSF and Coalition forces responded with small-arms and RPG fire, killing five militants.

A weapons cache was discovered and confiscated at the site of the operation. It included four RPGs, one AK-47 and improvised explosive device-making materials.

No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties have been reported.