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Militant activities disrupted in Zabul province

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combined Press Information Center
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed three militants in Arghandab District, Zabul province Sept. 30.

ANSF and Coalition forces were conducting a patrol in a densely vegetated area when they were engaged by militants using small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire from a remote position.

Troops responded to the attack with small-arms, heavy weapons and indirect fire, killing three militants.

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