Afghan War Diary · Field report
DIRECT FIRE
Report date 2006-06-01 04:30:00 · Published by WikiLeaks on 25 July 2010 · View original report »
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| Report key | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3FB80C0C-C888-4394-8C68-3259A8B41815 | RC EAST | 32.91949081 | 69.29411316 |
| Date | Type | Category | Affiliation | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-01 04:30:00 | Enemy Action | Direct Fire | ENEMY | 0 |
| Enemy | Friend | Civilian | Host nation | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killed in action | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wounded in action | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report text
(Delayed Report) TF Spartan reported an insurgent ambush attacked a convoy consisting of ANA and ETT along RTE Ferrari IVO 42S WB 283 428, approximately 13 KM East of FOB Orgun-E, this morning. The ANA convoy was traveling from FOB Lwara to FOB O-E. 4-5 X enemy personnel fired an RPG round that impacted between two ANA vehicles, then immediately fired small-arms and machine guns. The ANA dismounted and maneuvered on the insurgent element. As the ANA approached the enemy positions, the enemy retreated over a nearby ridgeline. Enemy then re-engaged and broke contact. There were no reported casualties or damage. All ANA and CF returned to FOB Orgun-E.
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| Report key | 3FB80C0C-C888-4394-8C68-3259A8B41815 |
|---|---|
| Tracking number | 2007-033-004258-0909 |
| Attack on | ENEMY |
| Reporting unit | TF 2-87 |
| Unit name | TF 2-87 |
| Type of unit | Coalition |
| Originator group | UNKNOWN |
| Updated by group | UNKNOWN |
| MGRS | 42SWB275424 |
| DColor | RED |