Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Taliban commander targeted in Helmand

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    12.03.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force operation targeted a Taliban leader during an operation yesterday, resulting in several insurgents killed and numerous suspected insurgents detained in Kajaki District, Helmand province.

    The Taliban leader is involved in the facilitation of suicide bombers and is an expert in the construction of improvised explosive devices, suicide vests and other explosive components.

    As the force arrived at the target location and was en route to the suspected target compound, several insurgents engaged the joint security force with automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. Using precision fire from coalition air assets, the insurgents were killed.

    The joint force then surrounded the compound and commenced a call-out in order to allow all the occupants to exit peacefully. As a result, six women and 17 children were protected for the duration of the operation.

    Numerous suspected insurgents exited peacefully, and after initial questioning by Afghan authorities, they were detained for further questioning.

    Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed during the operation.

    LEAVE A COMMENT

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 12.03.2010
    Date Posted: 12.03.2010 12:18
    Story ID: 61292
    Location: KABUL, AF

    Web Views: 207
    Downloads: 0

    PUBLIC DOMAIN