Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill Taliban Fighters

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2007 - Afghan and coalition forces killed several Taliban fighters and captured three insurgents near Tarin Kowt village in Afghanistan's Oruzgan province today.

The combined force was conducting a reconnaissance patrol when Taliban fighters engaged them with small-arms fire. Forces returned small-arms and machine-gun fire, quickly putting the enemy on the defensive. The insurgents attempted to break contact and moved into a nearby compound.