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    Forces Kill, Capture Militants in Afghanistan

    WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    01.31.2009

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    Coalition forces killed two militants and detained nine suspects during operations in Afghanistan yesterday, military officials said.

    In Ghazni province, troops searched a compound near Daya Kheyl used by an individual known to channel mines, weapons and money in the area. The suspect also has alleged ties to the Haqqani terrorist network, according to military officials.

    Upon arrival, coalition forces called out for inhabitants to exit the buildings in the compound. In one building, several persons barricaded themselves inside. Coalition forces proceeded with a forced entry and killed two militants.

    Troops also detained three suspected militants in the raid. One non-combatant received a minor injury, military officials said.

    In Khowst yesterday, coalition forces detained six suspected militants during operations targeting a leader of a Sabari-based bombing cell linked to the Haqqani terrorist network.

    (From a U.S. Forces Afghanistan news release.)

    Story by American Forces Press Service

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    Date Taken: 01.31.2009
    Date Posted: 07.03.2025 18:48
    Story ID: 519945
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