KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Kandahar province last night including a Taliban leader who conducted improvised explosive device attacks in Kandahar City.
The leader also facilitated the movement of IED material throughout the city.
Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Kandahar City to search for the targeted individual. During the clearance, one individual threatened the security force with an AK-47. The security force engaged, killing him.
After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene, identifying and detaining the leader and one of his associates.
The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.