UPDATE Capture of Haqqani senior commander in Khost confirmed

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.27.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a senior Haqqani Network commander during an Afghan and coalition security force operation Wednesday.

The commander coordinates and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including suicide bombings.

The commander was among several insurgents detained after intelligence sources assessed the group was gathering for an upcoming complex attack consisting of suicide bombers and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in the area.

During the operation Wednesday, the security force targeted a series of compounds in Khost district to search for the commander, who is also responsible for the transportation of weapons and supplies for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully, and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the insurgents.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 08.27.2010
• Date Posted: 08.27.2010 07:43
• Story ID: 55251
• Location: KABUL, AF