ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.07.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained multiple suspected insurgents during a security operation in Archi District, Kunduz province, yesterday.

The security force, led by Afghan security force members, was in the area searching for the Taliban-appointed governing official for operations in the district. The leader is also responsible for a roadside bomb and suicide attack network that targets Afghan government officials.

While the security force moved in to begin the search, they noticed several insurgents maneuvering in the area. As the force continued to observe, it became apparent the individuals were armed and conducting offensive movements. The security force moved to confront the armed insurgents, prompting an engagement which resulted in one insurgent killed. The remaining two insurgents were detained.

Following the engagement, the security force continued with the original search and detained several other suspected insurgents who were also detained for further questioning.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

A combined Afghan and coalition patrol killed numerous insurgents and discovered a weapons cache during an operation targeting a Taliban leader in Khash Rod District, Nimroz province, Friday.

The leader is known to provide lethal aid used in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The patrol seized three AK-47 rifles, three chest racks, one machine gun, one grenade and a quantity of small-arms ammunition. The weapons cache was safely destroyed.

In addition, numerous suspected insurgents were detained by Afghan forces for further questioning.

East

During a security operation in Mata Khan District, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader and two of his associates yesterday.

The detained leader was responsible for roadside bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces operating within the district.

• Date Taken: 08.07.2011
• Date Posted: 08.07.2011 01:03
• Story ID: 74973
• Location: KABUL, AF