Coalition forces conduct precision air strikes against Haqqani leader

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.17.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted precision air strikes in Paktiya province Saturday targeting a Haqqani Network senior leader who facilitates weapons and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces operating in neighboring Musa Khel district of Khost province.

Intelligence tracked two groups of insurgents armed with heavy weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns and automatic weapons, to remote areas of Shwak and Dzadran Districts after the insurgents had conducted an attack in the area. After careful planning to ensure no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strikes on the groups.

The strikes reportedly killed more than five insurgents, but Afghan and coalition forces were unable to conduct a ground assessment.

The International Security Assistance force is still gathering information to confirm the
reports.

• Date Taken: 10.17.2010
• Date Posted: 10.17.2010 02:57
• Story ID: 58255
• Location: KABUL, AF