Shah Wali Kot Offensive

Shah Wali Kot Offensive
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present)

Two Australian soldiers during the Shah Wali Kot Offensive
Date10–14 June 2010
Location
Result Coalition victory
Belligerents
Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
 Australia
 United States
Afghanistan Taliban
Strength
~100+ insurgents
Casualties and losses
2 wounded Around 100 believed killed

The Shah Wali Kot Offensive was a five-day joint operation during the War in Afghanistan, conducted by Australian special forces and the Afghan National Army with US air support, between 10 and 14 June 2010. The operation took place in the Shah Wali Kot District of Kandahar Province, occurring in preparation for the coalition clearance of the province and resulting in heavy insurgent casualties.