KABUL, Afghanistan – International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Taliban leader during an air strike in Nad ‘Ali District, Helmand province, today.
The targeted Taliban leader planned and coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF. Senior Taliban leaders in Pakistan used him as a key conduit of information to lower level leaders in the district.
Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led ISAF to the location of the Taliban leader. ISAF tracked the individual throughout the day as he moved from one location to another conducting what appeared to be meetings with other insurgents.
During a stop, he moved alone on foot and walked into an isolated open field. After confirming that no civilians were nearby, ISAF conducted the air strike.
The targeted Taliban leader was hit by the missile and killed.