ISAF Joint Command operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.23.2010

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Numerous insurgents were killed by Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces in eastern Afghanistan today.

During a patrol, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF spotted insurgents carrying weapons in Darah-ye Pech District, Kunar province. After gaining positive identification, combined forces engaged, killing numerous insurgents.

Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF also discovered caches in the south and east over the last 24 hours.

In Kandahar and Khost provinces, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF found three weapon caches in Panjwa’i, Bak and Terayzai Districts. The caches consisted of three rocket-propelled grenades, four mortar rounds, several Chinese and Russian mortars, 100 AK47 rounds, 25 grenades, 80 40 mm rounds and 10 blasting caps.

In Uruzgan province, after retrieving an improvised explosive device, combined forces also found a weapons cache in Chorah District consisting of 600 7.62 mm rounds, one .50-caliber, one artillery fuse and three rocket fuses.

Initial reports indicate no civilians were injured and no damage was reported during the clearing operations. The weapons from all provinces were confiscated and will be destroyed.

• Date Taken: 12.23.2010
• Date Posted: 12.23.2010 10:04
• Story ID: 62535
• Location: KABUL, AF