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Several militants killed in Helmand province

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combined Press Information Center
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed several insurgents during a security patrol in Nahr Surkh District, Helmand province Sept. 27.

Militants engaged the patrol with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.

Friendly forces responded with small-arms fire, heavy-weapons fire and supporting fires, killing several insurgents.

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