Tuesday, June 28 – According to a statement issued by ISAF, around 100 armed insurgents have been killed during a joint Afghan and NATO-led international forces operation in Kunar province.
The statement further added, the operation was conducted in Wata Poor district of Kunar province four days by joint forces. As a result at least 100 armed insurgents were killed and several other have been detained.
ISAF said, many weapons and ammunitions have also been seized by Afghan forces during the operation.
ISAF officials also said that NATO-led forces have some casualties during the operation but prevent from disclosing further information.
But Afghan forces did not suffer any casualty and there were civilians casualties reported as well, ISAF officials said.
Armed insurgents have been active in most villages of Wata Poor district which is considered to be an insecure part of Kunar province. Armed Insurgents have frequently targeted Afghan and international forces using Improvised Explosive Devices.
The operation is followed as the security transit is due to begin in coming July and US President Barack Obama announced to withdraw around 10,000 US troops by the end of 2011.
