Force kills Haqqani Network leader in Khost overnight

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.13.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed Ansari Khan, a Haqqani Network leader who coordinated and conducted attacks against coalition forces operating in Sabari district, during an overnight operation in Khost province.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound east of Gurchak in Sabari district. As the security force was preparing to search the compound, two armed insurgents threw a grenade and then fired at the joint force. The combined security force returned fire, killing the insurgents, including Ansari Khan. The assault force found multiple automatic weapons and grenades on the insurgents.

Additionally, an armed individual from a targeted building was killed after he confronted the security force with an automatic weapon. After de-escalating the situation, the security force cleared and secured the building without incident, securing the automatic weapon, a rifle, and multiple magazines.

The security force also discovered a woman who had suffered minor injuries as a result of a ricochet. The security force provided medical treatment at the scene, and the woman did not require medical evacuation. Afghan and coalition forces never intentionally target women and children during these operations, and civilian injuries are taken very seriously.

The security force detained one suspected insurgent for further questioning.

• Date Taken: 10.13.2010
• Date Posted: 10.13.2010 02:43
• Story ID: 57995
• Location: KABUL, AF