nastyleg
11-06-2009, 03:42 PM
Soldiers strike insurgent stronghold
05 November - A Special Forces operation in Afghanistan has resulted in the seizure of insurgent weapons, improvised explosive devices, as well as Afghan Army uniforms and about 100 kilograms of opium.
The Commander of Australian Forces in the Middle East, Major General Mark Kelly, said the success of the raid would have a positive impact on the security of the civilian population and coalition forces across southern Afghanistan.
“This stronghold has, until now, provided a secure base area from which to sustain the insurgency throughout southern Afghanistan,” Major General Kelly said.
Major General Kelly said the destruction of these munitions means they can no longer be used against the local Afghan population and coalition forces.
“What this operation says very clearly to the insurgency is that it doesn’t matter where you are, we can find you, and strike you,” Major General Kelly said.
“It also highlights our commitment to using the full suite of our Special Forces to protect the local population, ADF elements and to work in partnership with other coalition forces.”
05 November - A Special Forces operation in Afghanistan has resulted in the seizure of insurgent weapons, improvised explosive devices, as well as Afghan Army uniforms and about 100 kilograms of opium.
The Commander of Australian Forces in the Middle East, Major General Mark Kelly, said the success of the raid would have a positive impact on the security of the civilian population and coalition forces across southern Afghanistan.
“This stronghold has, until now, provided a secure base area from which to sustain the insurgency throughout southern Afghanistan,” Major General Kelly said.
Major General Kelly said the destruction of these munitions means they can no longer be used against the local Afghan population and coalition forces.
“What this operation says very clearly to the insurgency is that it doesn’t matter where you are, we can find you, and strike you,” Major General Kelly said.
“It also highlights our commitment to using the full suite of our Special Forces to protect the local population, ADF elements and to work in partnership with other coalition forces.”