Battle of Do Ab

Battle of Do Ab
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
US and Afghan troops during the battle
Date 25 May 2011 Location Nuristan province, Afghanistan Result Coalition victory
Belligerents
Coalition forces, including:  United States  Islamic Republic of Afghanistan	Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Major General John Campbell, Captain Garrett Gingrich C-133 INF, 1LT Justin Foote 133 INF	Major Heidi Lesh
Strength
50 troops (approximate) 14 aircraft	300+ insurgents
Casualties and losses
None	270 killed (US estimate)

The Battle of Do Ab took place in Nuristan province, Afghanistan on 25 May 2011. In the battle, a scout platoon from the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, United States Army, 6 MARSOC special forces officers, 20 Afghan soldiers, and two United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators and one Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) retired police officer were ambushed by an estimated 400-500 Taliban near the village of Do Ab. With assistance from close air support, the coalition forces repulsed the ambush, killing approximately 270 Taliban. The coalition forces suffered no casualties. Three Purple Hearts were awarded. Heidi Lesh, Toka Ohilips, Jake Miller.