Battle of Ebrahimkhel

Battle of Ebrahimkhel
Part of War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
DateAugust 8, 2008
Location
Ebrahimkhel, Zabul Province, Afghanistan
Result Coalition victory
Belligerents
United States
Afghan National Army
Netherlands		 Taliban
Al-Qaeda
Strength
35 Afghan soldiers
Small U.S. advisory team
2 Dutch F-16s		 ~300 insurgents
Casualties and losses
None reported At least 25 killed

The Battle of Ebrahimkhel took place on August 8, 2008, in Qalat Province, Afghanistan, during the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021). A small U.S. and Afghan force, including Staff Sgt. Jason Kimberling of the U.S. Air Force, engaged an estimated 300 Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters in a prolonged and intense firefight.

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