IJC Operational Update, April 7

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

04.07.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan-international patrol found a 107mm mortar round and a rifle today in the Chorah District of Uruzgan province. The round was destroyed by an explosive ordnance disposal team.

In Wardak today, a joint patrol found a 105mm rocket with a cell phone attached. The improvised explosive device was destroyed by an EOD team.

The insurgent's random use of IEDs, suicide bombers and ambushes continue to endanger all of the people of Afghanistan. Afghan and coalition forces are working together to eliminate this threat.

In Kunduz last night, an Afghan-international security force went to a compound west of Ludin, in Kunduz District, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the security force captured a Taliban facilitator, a key member of a militant early warning system. He also has participated in several attacks against coalition forces.

No shots were fired and no one was harmed during the operation.

In Helmand yesterday, a joint security force went to an area east of Mesmas Karez in the Now Zad District, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. The combined force secured the immediate area searching for a Taliban weapons facilitator. As the security team approached a vehicle one of the occupants pointed a weapon at the joint force. The militant was engaged and killed. No Afghan civilians were harmed during the operation.

In Kabul Monday, the Afghan national army discovered a large stockpile of mortar ammunition. They found a total of 170 rounds behind a high school in the Shaker Darreh District. The ammunition was removed by an EOD team.

The Afghan national army continues to grow in proficiency and is making great strides to rid their country of the insurgent threat.

• Date Taken: 04.07.2010
• Date Posted: 04.07.2010 03:13
• Story ID: 47779
• Location: KABUL, AF