Coalition forces kill 30 insurgents in E. Afghanistan, 5 soldiers injured

KABUL. October 30. KAZINFORM The U.S.-led Coalition forces eliminated 30 Taliban insurgents in Paktika province east of Afghanistan on Saturday, a statement of the alliance released here said. Kazinform refers to Xinhua.

"Calition forces repelled an insurgent attack on a combat outpost in the Bermal district of Paktika province Saturday, killing more than 30 insurgents," the statement added.

The insurgents it added, attacked from all directions with rocket-propelled grenades, small arms and mortar fire at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time Saturday.

A coalition aircraft engaged an insurgent firing position with three precision-guided munitions and initial operational reporting indicates more than 30 insurgents were killed, it added.

However, it confirmed that "five coalition service members were wounded during the fire-fight".

"No coalition service members were killed," it emphasized.

Mostly troops from the United States have been deployed in east Afghanistan to help stabilize security in this part of the conflict-ridden country.

Taliban militants have yet to make comment. Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.xinhaunet.com for full version