U.S., Afghan Troops Use Mortar Fire to Thwart Insurgent Attack

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - U.S. and Afghan troops used mortar fire yesterday to defeat insurgents who fired upon a forward operating base in Afghanistan's Zabul province, military officials said.

A group of insurgents attacked the base with small-arms and mortar fire. Afghan and coalition forces responded to the attack with mortar fire. One insurgent was killed in the exchange, which occurred near the province's Deh Chopan district.

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