Battle of Do Ab
The Battle of Do Ab took place in Nuristan province, Afghanistan on 25 May 2011. In the battle, a scout platoon from the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, United States Army, 20 Afghan soldiers, and two United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators and one Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) retired police officer were ambushed by an estimated 400-500 Taliban near the village of Do Ab. With assistance from close air support, the coalition forces repulsed the ambush, killing approximately 270 Taliban. The coalition forces suffered no casualties.
| Battle of Do Ab | |||||||
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| Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | |||||||
US and Afghan troops during the battle | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Coalition forces, including: United States Islamic Republic of Afghanistan | Taliban | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Major General John Campbell, Captain Garrett Gingrich C-133 INF, 1LT Justin Foote 133 INF | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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50 troops (approximate) 14 aircraft | 300+ insurgents | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None | 270 killed (US estimate) | ||||||
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