17 Mar. 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army (ANA) forces, supported by International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) led a mission that engaged insurgent forces in Kapisa Province on 14 March.
The fighting occurred as Afghan and ISAF forces moved to secure key areas of the Alasai valley, progressively eliminating resistance along the route using indirect fire and close air support.
As of 16 March, an estimated total of 29 enemy dead and 12 wounded have been reported. One ISAF soldier was killed in the operation. The name of and nationality of the deceased ISAF service member have been released.
Contact Information ISAF Public Affairs Office
Tel: +93 (0)799 51 1155 -
Mobile: 0093 (0) 799 55 8291
pressoffice@hq.isaf.nato.int - www.nato.int/isaf/
