Operation Achilles

May 30, 2007 · Helmand Province

Result Coalition claims victory

NATO and Afghan forces attacked the Taliban in northern Helmand province to secure the Kajaki Dam. The operation cleared some areas, but the Taliban stayed active.

Coalition

Taliban

Strength and losses

Killed
35

United Kingdom Strength 4,200 · Killed 6

United States Strength 1,000 · Killed 2

Afghanistan Strength 1,000 · Killed 19

Denmark Strength 320 · Killed 1

Canada Strength 300 · Killed 6

Netherlands Strength 200 · Killed 1

Poland Strength 80