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
Date 10–14 June 2010 Location Shah Wali Kot District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan Result Coalition victory
Belligerents
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan  Australia  United States	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.