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ANSF, Coalition forces kill more than 30 militants in Kandahar province

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combine Press Information Center
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed more than 30 militants during three days of fierce battles in Zamto Valley, Kandahar province August 13-15.

Militants engaged an ANSF and Coalition forces reconnaissance patrol numerous times over a three-day period with machine gun and small arms fire as they patrolled the valley, which spans multiple districts in Kandahar province.

ANSF and Coalition forces returned fire with a variety small arms and called for close-air support.

No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.