preparing to enter Arghandab in advance of the battle. The battle NATO-led forces entered Arghandab on June 18, 2008, and were met by only small pockets of resistance. An air strike in Tabin was reported to have killed 20 insurgents, while two ANA soldiers were killed in a firefight that left 16 insurgents dead in Khohak. On June 19, Brigadier General Denis Thompson confirmed that the insurgents had been defeated outside of Kandahar City, but also added that they could regroup and attack again. Australian journalist Jamie Kidston was shot in the arm while working for NATO and filming Canadian troops in combat. One local resident was killed, and another wounded. Three other civilian contractors working for ISAF were also wounded. References Conflicts in 2008 2008 in Afghanistan Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) involving Canada History of Kandahar Province June 2008 events in Asia