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Afghanistan 2007
Operation Lastay Kulang.
In May and June 2007, the ‘Vikings’ conducted Operation Lastay Kulang (‘pickaxe handle’ in Pashtu) in the Upper Sangin Valley in northern Helmand Province alongside Afghan National Security Forces, Danish, Estonian and US forces.
Leaving the town of Sangin, B (Suffolk) Company advanced up the Sangin Valley through villages and towns between the towns of Sangin and Kajaki, clearing the area of Taliban throughout the day and night.
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Sergeant Michael Woodrow from Great Yarmouth/Chesham said: ‘The first day was a lot more aggressive and intense. RPGs [rocket propelled grenades] were flying around and we had two mine strikes within 24 hours. It was a long op and the lads coped very well.’
Following an overnight stay in the desert east of Sangin, A (Norfolk) Company emerged from the surrounding desert further up north in the Upper Sangin Valley near the town of Putay, halfway between Sangin and Kajaki.
Private Terry Croft from Great Yamouth said: ‘Our job was to clear the village of Putay of Taliban, who we knew were waiting for us somewhere in the village. It was a bit of a blower and physically demanding. We patrolled throughout the day, but as soon as we were on the ground, RPGs and small arms fire hit us.’
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In the meantime, C (Essex) Company created a diversion (a ‘feint’) around Kajaki, pretending to advance south in order to distract Taliban forces in their area. This allowed the 82 US Airborne to conduct an air assault south of Kajaki.
Despite several fire fights, B Company continued their advance up the Sangin Valley towards the troops of A Company, who had infiltrated into the village of Putay and Lwarmalazi.
In the end, the Taliban elements were destroyed or fled from the area. Both Companies consolidated their positions, making contact with local people and tribal elders to reassure them and find out what their needs were. |
Afghanistan 2007
Parade & Awards | Camp Bastion | The Chief of the General Staff | Forward Bases
Operation Lastay Kulang | Operations Ghartse Gar and Silicon | 3rd Battalion in Kabul
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