Haqqani Network facilitator targeted in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.05.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who supplies weapons used for attacks throughout Musa Khel district during an overnight operation in Khost province.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. As the joint security force approached, several armed insurgents threatened the assault force. The security force engaged the insurgents, killing two. The security force was able to assess part of the engagement area and recovered a machine gun with one of the insurgents.

After the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained one suspected insurgent.

• Date Taken: 10.05.2010
• Date Posted: 10.05.2010 01:54
• Story ID: 57507
• Location: KABUL, AF