KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained two insurgents, including a Haqqani Network sub-commander operating in Khost province, Sunday.
The commander coordinated and conducted attacks on coalition forces operating in the province and was formerly active in Kabul.
Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound northwest of Khost City to search for the commander. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the combined force cleared and secured the compound. During the clearance, an armed individual came out of an adjacent building toward the security force. The forced engaged the individual and killed him.
After the area was secure, the security force questioned the residents at the scene and detained the commander and one of his associates. The security force also found multiple automatic weapons, magazines and grenades at the scene.
The assault force protected the women and children throughout the search.