ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

06.24.2012

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban explosives expert in Gardez district, Paktiya province, today.

The detained explosives expert led an improvised explosive device network and provided IED training to insurgents operating throughout the region. He was also responsible for several IED attacks Afghan and coalition forces.

During the operation, the security force seized one pistol, one grenade launcher, multiple rocket-propelled grenades, explosives and IED components.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed one of the insurgents killed Friday during an operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, was the Taliban leader Saifullah. Saifullah was involved in multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Baghlan-e Jadid. He provided suicide vests, improvised explosive devices and other explosives, to insurgents throughout the region. The Afghan and coalition security force also confirmed that one of the suspected insurgents detained during the operation is the insurgent IED expert Mullah Ehsan.

East

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed one of the insurgents detained during an operation Wednesday, in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, is a Haqqani leader. He was responsible for planning and conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition and forces throughout the district and had more than two dozen insurgents under his control.

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, conducted an operation to detain a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The Haqqani leader has been directly involved in multiple improvised explosive device and direct-fire attacks against coalition forces in the area. During the operation, the security force detained multiple suspected insurgents and seized several AK-47’s, mortar equipment and ammunition.

• Date Taken: 06.24.2012
• Date Posted: 06.24.2012 00:38
• Story ID: 90501
• Location: KABUL, AF