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30 Taliban Killed in Western Afghanistan; Leader Among Dead

Aug 22 at 8:08am by David Tate

Combined US and Afghan forces killed a known Taliban leader, and as many as 30 followers, in Shindand district, Herat Province on August 22.

Mullah Sadiq was the focus of a raid by coalition troops when they were ambushed enroute to the operation’s target compound.  As coalition forces approached the compound, militants inside attacked from multiple points using small arms and RPG fire.

The Americans and Afghans responded inkind, then ordered up an airstrike on the position, killing Sadiq and up to 30 other fighters.  Two civilians were also wounded.