ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

07.04.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed more than 15 insurgents during a security operation in Sherzad District, Nangarhar province, yesterday.

The operation was to locate an insurgent weapons cache and disrupt the flow of insurgent fighters and weapons across western Nangarhar.

The Afghan-led security force was commencing a search when they encountered multiple groups of armed insurgents. The force attempted to detain the individuals peacefully, but was met with hostile fire. A series of engagements followed, resulting in more than 15 insurgents killed.

Following the engagement, the force discovered multiple fortified fighting positions and confiscated a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, several machine guns, grenades, AK-47 rifles and chest racks.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

A combined force detained several suspected insurgents during a search for a Taliban leader in Chahar Bolak District, Balkh province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for conducting roadside bomb and small arms attacks against Afghan security forces.

In Archi District, Kunduz province, an Afghan-led security force detained several individuals yesterday with suspected Taliban ties. The target of the operation was a Taliban commander who leads a roadside bomb and suicide bomber attack network within the district.

South

During a clearing operation in Zharay District, Kandahar province, a combined security force killed several insurgents, while detaining two suspected insurgents yesterday. After arriving at the targeted location, they noticed several armed insurgents taking offensive fighting positions. An engagement ensued and several insurgents were killed. Two men associated with the insurgents were detained for further questioning.

A combined Afghan and coalition patrol detained a suspected insurgent leader during an operation in Tarin Kot District, Uruzgan province, Saturday. The suspected leader was detained for allegedly constructing and distributing homemade bombs. Numerous additional men were detained during the operation. The detainees were taken by Afghan authorities for further questioning.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a security search for a Taliban leader in Qalat District, Zabul province, yesterday. The facilitator conducts roadside bomb emplacements, receives fighters and leverages illegal taxes against Afghan civilians for the Taliban.

In Marjah District, Helmand province, a combined security force detained several individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban and discovered 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of opium yesterday. The force was looking for a Taliban leader who directs an attack cell in the area. His cell is responsible for multiple roadside bomb attacks and is actively involved in the solicitation of narcotics, heavy machine guns and rockets. The opium was safely destroyed by the security force.

In Helmand province, an Afghan-led security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Kajaki District, yesterday. The leader is the Taliban senior military leader operating in Sangin District. He coordinates roadside bomb attacks with his subordinates and facilitates weapons acquisition.

East

A combined security force captured a Haqqani leader and two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Mata Khan District, Paktika province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for conducting, coordinating, and directing roadside bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

In Sabari District, Khost province an Afghan-led security force captured a Haqqani leader and two suspected insurgents yesterday. The leader participated in roadside bomb and direct attacks against the Afghan National Army. He also taught subordinates how to conduct indirect fire attacks.

• Date Taken: 07.04.2011
• Date Posted: 07.04.2011 02:11
• Story ID: 73191
• Location: KABUL, AF