ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

07.10.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan-led combined security force detained two Haqqani leaders and several suspected insurgents during an overnight search in Sabari District, Khost province, yesterday.

The first Haqqani leader was responsible for coordinating indirect fire, roadside bomb, and direct fire attacks against the Afghan National Army. He also financed and supplied subordinate fighters.

The second leader coordinated large scale and indirect fire attacks against the Afghan National Army. He also supplied subordinate fighters with weapons and supplies.

The security force located the first leader using intelligence reports indicating his whereabouts. After arriving in Sabari District and interviewing local residents, the security force was led to the second leader’s location. Both men and several associates were detained for further questioning.

While searching the area, the security force also discovered several grenades, AK-47 rifles, chest racks and armor-piercing ammunition.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

East

In Ghazni District, Ghazni province, an Afghan-led combined security force conducted a security operation resulting in one Taliban facilitator killed and two suspected insurgents detained, yesterday.

The security force located the facilitator while conducting a search in the district. Armed with an AK-47 rifle, the facilitator attempted to flee the area and fired at the security team. The team returned fire, killing him. The facilitator was responsible for procuring and dispersing weapons for insurgent groups.

The security force also detained two of the facilitator’s associates for further questioning

• Date Taken: 07.10.2011
• Date Posted: 07.10.2011 04:25
• Story ID: 73495
• Location: KABUL, AF