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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051099.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
October 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AFGHAN, U.S. FORCES CONDUCT OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS IN ORUZGAN PROVINCE
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – During offensive operations near Deh Rahwod, Uruzgan Province , Afghan National Army and U.S. forces were attacked by small-arms, mortars, and rocket-propelled grenade fire. As a result, one U.S. service member and an ANA soldier were wounded and medically evacuated to Tarin Kowt for treatment. Both are currently in stable condition.
In a second contact with the enemy just a few kilometers from the first location, one ANA soldier was killed and another three were wounded. The wounded were medically evacuated to Tarin Kowt where one is currently in stable condition and the other two have been discharged back to their unit.
During another offensive operation north of Dah Rawood, two enemy fighters were killed after they fired upon coalition forces. No coalition forces were injured during this incident.
A total of 13 enemy fighters were killed in the three engagements.
Coalition aircraft and attack helicopters provided close air support for the operations.
For more information contact CFC-A Public Affairs at Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil or by phone at 070-276-545.
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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=200510100.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
October 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. SOLDIERS STOP POTENTIAL IED ATTACKS
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment killed one enemy and detained two others after they were seen attempting to emplace improvised explosive devices in the middle of a road in the Waza Khwa District of the Paktika Province Friday.
The Soldiers were patrolling by vehicle from a forward operating base to the Tarwa Afghan Border Police site when they came across the four individuals placing improvised explosive devices in the middle of the road. The individuals attempted to flee from the scene. U.S. forces killed one individual attempting to escape and captured two others. The last individual was able to evade capture.
Two signal mirrors and blasting caps were found on the dead individual. The Soldiers questioned the detained individuals and turned them over to the Afghan Border Police at the Terwa Border Check Point.
For more information contact CFC-A Public Affairs at Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil or by phone at 070-276-545.
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