KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who operates in the Sabari district detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Khost province yesterday.
The Haqqani Network facilitator is responsible for the movement of weapons and improvised explosive device material for the Haqqani Network in areas bordering the province. He planned to conduct an IED attack targeting Afghan and coalition forces in December.
Security forces followed leads to the target location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The security force detained the suspected insurgents after initial questioning at the scene.
The security force conducted the operation without firing their weapons. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.