Enemy Action / Direct Fire - Afghan War Diary, Jan 2008 (sitios de interés)
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Event classification
SECRETEvent summary
"At 1230Z, TF Helmand reported 20-30x insurgents engaged friendly forces with small arms and RPG fire at 41R PR 697 333, 1.2km southwest of Bano Kalay, 10.8km southwest of FOB Robinson in the Nahr-E-Sarraj district, Helmand province. Friendly forces requested close air support as a show of presence. At 1319Z, TF Helmand reported the attack was on a friendly forces convoy. 7x KIA and 2x WIA in critical condition were reported. Ground elements attended to injuries. The ANA and ANP were on site and checked compounds for insurgent activity. At 1450Z, friendly forces continued clearing the route. An AH-64 was on station. At 1454Z, TF Helmand reported 2x burning cars at 41R PR 699 294. Those vehicles were on the route of convoy, but did not interfere with traffic. At 2056Z, no BDA was reported. Event closed at 0300Z. ISAF tracking # 01-346"
Event identifier
AA57673A-192C-4E62-95F2-05F351FFDB6B
Event category and type
- Category: Direct Fire
- Type: Enemy Action
Statistics
Wounded in Action
- Civilian: 3
- Enemy: 0
- Friendly: 0
- Host nation: 0
- Enemy Detained: 0
Killed in Action
- Civilian: 9
- Enemy: 0
- Friendly: 0
- Host nation: 0
Detained in Action
- Enemy: 0
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