ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

02.02.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces conducted a precision airstrike to destroy a house-borne improvised explosive device during an Afghan and coalition force security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.

The security force was searching for a Haqqani Network leader who operates out of Sabari district where he conducts IED and house-borne IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area.

While securing the area, the security force spoke with the village elder who confirmed the suspected building containing the device has not been occupied for the past five years. Intelligence indicated the targeted Haqqani Network leader established a house-borne improvised explosive device ambush for Afghan and coalition forces. The security forces and village elder assisted nearby residents in moving away from the building and then called for a precision airstrike to eliminate the threat and protect the populace after determining no other options or means were available to effectively counter the threat. The explosive device was completely destroyed as a result of the airstrike.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

East

Afghan National Army and coalition forces captured a high-level Taliban leader in Chaparhar district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The Afghan-led force was conducting clearing operations in the area in order to disrupt the insurgent haven. The detainee is a known insurgent financier, through an international drug smuggling network. He is also known to have facilitated the movement of foreign fighters through the district. The Afghan National Army has custody of the detainee and will question him further.

• Date Taken: 02.02.2011
• Date Posted: 02.03.2011 01:45
• Story ID: 64700
• Location: KABUL, AF