ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.17.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator in Daman district, Kandahar province, yesterday.

The facilitator conducted spectacular attacks and coordinated with insurgent leaders to plan roadside bomb and suicide attacks in Kandahar province.

The security force also detained two additional suspected insurgents, during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a field of marijuana during a routine patrol in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province, yesterday. The force conducted a controlled burn of the field, destroying an estimated 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of illegal drugs. No civilians were harmed or buildings damaged during the operation.

In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a weapons cache during an operation yesterday. The cache consisted of 32 grenades and various improvised explosive device components. All of the weapons were destroyed on site and no casualties or damages were reported as a result of the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple insurgents and confiscated an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Marjah district, Helmand province, yesterday. The incident began when the insurgents engaged the combined force with small arms fire and then fled the area for a nearby compound. The combined force followed the attackers and detained them. While searching the area, the force also discovered an IED which was confiscated and will be destroyed.

In Qalat district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during an operation is search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader coordinates the placement of roadside bombs and plans attacks throughout Qalat district.

East

A Haqqani network facilitator was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday. The senior network facilitator distributed rockets, firearms, and homemade explosives, and planned attacks against Afghan forces. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

In Kahmard district, Bamyan province, a weapons cache was turned into coalition forces yesterday. The cache consisted of 39 rockets of varying sizes, 44 canisters of propellant, and three grenades. All of the weapons will be destroyed at a later date.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during an operation to disrupt a Taliban cell in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, yesterday. The insurgent cell is responsible for a recent direct fire attack in the area. The security force seized a recoilless rifle during the operation.

In Zurmat district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader constructs and stores roadside bombs and weapons, and coordinates roadside bomb attacks.

• Date Taken: 11.17.2011
• Date Posted: 11.17.2011 01:50
• Story ID: 80137
• Location: KABUL, AF