KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Zabul province Thursday targeting a senior Taliban leader who plans attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and facilitates the movement of foreign fighters, killing two insurgents.
He is also known to harbor high-level Taliban leaders passing through his area.
Based on intelligence sources, coalition forces tracked the senior leader traveling in a vehicle equipped with a heavy anti-aircraft gun to a remote area in Shah Joy district. After verifying insurgent activity and ensuring no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strike on the vehicle, destroying it and killing two occupants.
he International Security Assistance Force is still gathering information to assess the results of the strike.
Date Taken: | 10.29.2010 |
Date Posted: | 10.29.2010 04:09 |
Story ID: | 59030 |
Location: | KABUL, AF |
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