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KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Eisa Gul, a Taliban improvised explosive device cell leader, was among several insurgents killed during a joint security operation in Paktiya province Nov. 28.
Eisa Gul coordinated the emplacement of improvised explosive devices and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces as well as elements of the local provincial reconstructive team.
Additionally, evidence at the scene confirmed two of the other insurgents killed during the operation were linked to six attempted pressure plate IED attacks. One was also confirmed as a foreign fighter from Pakistan.
The security force went to the series of compounds north of Janek Khel in Zurmat district to search for the cell leader. As the security force approached the compounds, they encountered insurgents on two separate occasions. The assault force shot and killed several armed insurgents, including Eisa Gul, after they threatened the security force. An inspection of the engagement areas confirmed all the insurgents were armed with either an automatic weapon or pistol, and multiple hand grenades.
The joint security force cleared and secured the targeted buildings and after initial questioning at the scene detained four suspected insurgents. The security force also found a dozen hand grenades, ammunition, bayonets, IED material including approximately 50 blasting caps, and military uniforms.
The security force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the operation.
| Date Taken: | 11.30.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 11.30.2010 00:36 |
| Story ID: | 61061 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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