PRESS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES AFGHANISTAN Kabul, Afghanistan Phone: [phone]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 8, 2009

Release Number 20090802-01

IED explosion in Helmand Province under investigation

KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. Forces Afghanistan is aware that an incident involving an IED explosion took place in the Nad Ali district of Helmand Province this morning. Currently details about how many individuals may have been injured or killed is unconfirmed.

The incident is currently under investigation. Information will be released as details of the incident emerge.

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United States Forces Afghanistan's mission, in coordination with NATO's International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.

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