News: Coalition forces target Haqqani senior leader with precision air strike
Courtesy Story
KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Khost province Thursday targeting a Haqqani Network senior leader who directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and facilitation of weapons, and reports directly to Haqqani Network senior leadership.
The targeted individual also established enemy positions in order to target coalition aircraft.
Based on intelligence reports, coalition forces tracked the senior leader to a remote area in Nadir Shah Kot district. After verifying insurgent activity and ensuring no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strike, killing one insurgent.
The International Security Assistance Force is still gathering information to assess the results of the strike.
Date Taken:10.28.2010
Date Posted:10.28.2010 00:39
Location:KABUL, AF
Related Stories
- ISAF Joint Command operational update
- ISAF statement on media report of 500-1,000 insurgents in Helmand attacking checkpoints
- ISAF Joint Command operational update
- ISAF casualty
News Tags
Options
Register/Login to Download
Request Story
Printable Version
