Attack on Bari Alai
Attack on Bari Alai (2009) | |||||||
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Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present) | |||||||
![]() Aftermath of attack on Observation Post Bari Alai (May 1st, 2009) | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
![]() ![]() ![]() Total: 32 | ~100 insurgents | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
![]() ![]() ![]() | 19 killed |
The Attack on Bari Alai (Battle of Nishagam)[1] was a Taliban insurgent attack on the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Observation Post (OP) Bari Alai in the perimeter of Nishagam in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The attack was successful in being the first time during the war in Afghanistan, the Taliban had completely overrun a coalition outpost.[3][4] Survivors were few with the exception of 2 Latvian soldiers and a number of Afghan troops. The US detachment at the OP (3 in total) were all killed in action.[2][5]
References[]
- ^ a b c Mockenhaupt, Brian (2009-11-01). "Fire on the Mountain". Outside Online. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
- ^ a b "Two soldiers die in Afghanistan attack".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[]
- DoD Identifies Army Casualties, Release No: 295-09. May 4, 2009
- DoD Announces Change in Status of Soldier, Release No: 299-09. May 5, 2009
Categories:
- War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- Conflicts in 2009
- Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) involving Latvia