ANSF, Coalition forces disrupt militant operations in Helmand province Published Aug. 27, 2008 By Combined Joint Task Force - 101 Combined Press Information Center BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed several militants during a combat patrol in Sangin District, Helmand province, Monday. ANSF and Coalition forces spotted a large number of heavily armed militants gathering in small groups and preparing to attack the soldiers. The troops engaged the militants with small arms, machine guns, and close air support, killing more than a dozen militants. No ANSF, Coalition forces or Afghan civilian casualties have been reported.