Update: ISAF confirms Haqqani facilitator killed in Paktika

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.22.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Mach, a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and fighters in Ziruk District of Paktika province, was killed during an overnight operation in the province Wednesday.

Mach also enabled communications within the network and commanded a group of lower-level fighters.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southwest of Khezer Kheyl Kalay in Ziruk District to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents.

During the operation, several armed insurgents fired at the security force. Afghan and coalition forces returned fire, killing several insurgents, including Mach.

The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 10.22.2010
• Date Posted: 10.22.2010 03:11
• Story ID: 58596
• Location: KABUL, AF