Attack on Bari Alai

Attack on Bari Alai (2009)
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
Aftermath of attack on Observation Post Bari Alai (May 1st, 2009)
Date 1 May 2009 Location Observation Post Bari Alai, perimeter of Nishagam Kunar province, Afghanistan Result Taliban success; OP destroyed
Belligerents
United States  Latvia  Islamic Republic of Afghanistan	Taliban
Units involved
6/4 Cavalry 3rd Brigade 1st Infantry Division 1st Infantry Battalion '1. Kājnieku' Afghan National Army	Unknown
Strength
3 4 25 Total: 32	~Unknown
Casualties and losses
3 killed[1] 2 killed, 2 wounded[2] 3 killed, 12 captured[1]	Unknown

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 two Latvian soldiers and a number of Afghan troops. The US detachment at the OP (three in total) were all killed in action.^[2][5]

References

1. Mockenhaupt, Brian (2009-11-01). "Fire on the Mountain". Outside Online. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
2. "Two soldiers die in Afghanistan attack".
3. "Army Staff SGT. William D. Vile". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
4. "Army SGT. James D. Pirtle". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
5. "Army SPC. Ryan C. King". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-11.

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