Coalition forces kill 20 rebels in southern Afghanistan

01 May 2006

Troops from the US-led coalition have killed between 15 to 20 Taliban insurgents in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, a statement said. “A coalition patrol killed 15 to 20 Taliban fighters in Sangin district of Helmand late Saturday during operations to rid the area of enemy influence,” the coalition forces statement said on Monday. It said a patrol spotted a large group of men armed with AK-47 rifles and RPG-7 grenade launchers moving towards them in pickup trucks. Full Story

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