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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 militants in the Nahr Surkh District, Helmand province Tuesday.

An ANSF compound was attacked by militants using small-arms, rocket-propelled grenades and indirect fire. A Coalition quick reaction force aided the ANSF by engaging the enemy with small-arms fire and close air support, killing five militants and destroying two enemy fighting positions.

No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.