Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban leader in Wardak, Nimroz

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.04.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader, killing two armed insurgents, during a security operation in Wardak province yesterday.

The targeted Taliban leader, who operates out of the Chak-e Wardak district, is responsible for the facilitation of weapons to Taliban, such as machine guns, rockets and rocket propelled grenades. He leads attacks against coalition forces operating in the province. He also has direct contacts with other Taliban leaders in the area.

Security forces followed leads to the targeted location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. While clearing the area, the security force was threatened by two armed insurgents, resulting in the armed insurgents being killed. The force recovered an AK-47, pistol, chest racks and ammunition.

In Nimroz province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader for Khash Rod district detaining one suspected insurgent during a security operation in the province yesterday.

The targeted Taliban leader is responsible for the distribution and use of improvised explosive devices in the northern region of the province. The Taliban leader and his subordinate insurgent fighters utilize early warning networks to identify Afghan National Security Force and coalition movements to conduct IED attacks on targets of opportunity.

Security forces followed leads to the target location in Dilaram district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. A suspected insurgent was detained after initial questioning at the scene.

No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.

• Date Taken: 01.04.2011
• Date Posted: 01.04.2011 23:37
• Story ID: 63022
• Location: KABUL, AF