Afghanistan: Joint operation improves security in Northern Badghis Province

Source: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) - Afghanistan (May 28) - Afghan soldiers, supported by ISAF troops have completed a clearing operation aimed at disrupting insurgent presence in and around Bala Murghab, Badghis Province, north of Herat.

After several days of fighting, Afghan National Army soldiers of the 207th Kandak, and their coalition partners, using close air support and mortar fire, removed insurgents from the southern edge of Bala Murghab during Operation 'Subh Bakhair' (Good Morning).

The increased security is allowing Afghan and international forces to distribute food and provide medical assistance to residents. It's also allowing long-term projects to begin, including the renovation of a bridge on the river Darya-Ye-Murghab, which will link several communities in the area.

Operation 'Sob Bakhair' is the first phase of operations to allow for the completion of Highway One in Badghis Province. The section running through Bala Murghab is unpaved, which greatly hinders travel and commerce in northwestern Afghanistan.

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