Insurgents detained in Paktika

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.21.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and fighters in Ziruk District of Paktika province, detained several suspected insurgents during an overnight operation in the province.

The targeted individual also enables communications within the network and commands a group of lower-level fighters.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southwest of Khezer Kheyl Kalay in Ziruk District to search for the facilitator. 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 initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents.

During the operation, several armed insurgents fired at the security force. Afghan and coalition forces returned fired and assessed several insurgents were killed; however, the security force was prevented from conducting a full assessment of the area.

The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 10.21.2010
• Date Posted: 10.21.2010 04:37
• Story ID: 58534
• Location: KABUL, AF