KABUL , Afghanistan – Coalition forces conducted another successful operation in the Kandahar region near the village of Azizi that resulted in the unconfirmed deaths of more than 50 Taliban members.  This was the second such operation in this area within a week.

The purpose of this operation was to detain individuals suspected of terrorist and anti-Afghanistan activities.

These individuals were active members of the Taliban network and have conducted attacks against Coalition and Afghan forces as well as civilians.  Additionally, they have conducted attacks against Afghan government officials and continue collecting materials used in improvised explosive device construction and employment that often result in deaths and injuries to numerous innocent citizens.

During the course of the operation, Coalition forces encountered organized armed opposition.  Taliban forces suffered a confirmed 20 killed in action with an unconfirmed 60 more casualties.

Five Taliban have been detained and are being questioned regarding their participation in terrorist activities.

Air strikes were used to destroy a large enemy weapons cache and several Taliban compounds.

 

 

Hoooahhhh!!! 50 less.