Several militants killed in Paktika province Published Aug. 18, 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 in Bermel Valley, Paktika province, Sunday. Militants attacked a Coalition base with small-arms, machine-gun and rocket fire. ANSF and Coalition forces returned fire with machine-gun and mortar fire, killing several militants. No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.