Force targets Taliban commander involved in recent IED attack

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.01.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents in Logar province Tuesday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander who leads 40 fighters in attacks against Afghan officials and coalition forces operating in Logar.

The commander is linked to an improvised explosive device attack that killed four US soldiers on Tuesday.

“We will continue to target those responsible for the IED attacks that are killing Afghan civilians, as well as Afghan and coalition forces,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “This dangerous commander was directly involved in yesterday’s attack and we’ll do everything in our power to bring him to justice.”

The security force targeted a compound in the village of Yusof Kheyl in Baraki Barak district to search the area. Afghan soldiers used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then secured the area.

After initial questioning on the scene, the assault force detained three insurgents for further questioning. The security force also found a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with a round and multiple automatic weapons with ammunition.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 09.01.2010
• Date Posted: 09.01.2010 04:30
• Story ID: 55500
• Location: KABUL, AF