ISAF Joint Command evening operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

02.26.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted an insurgent leader at a compound in Nad‘Ali District, Helmand province today.

Three men were killed during the operation when they engaged the joint force with AK47 rifles.

The target of the operation has been accused of leading a number of fighters and has been active in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices used to target Afghan security forces and ISAF.

Three AK47 rifles and associated ammunition were discovered during a search of the compound.

In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Combined Afghan and coalition forces operating in Zharay District, Kandahar province, conducted a clearing operation today. The operation lead to the detention of 12 insurgents and the recovery of approximately 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate and a large quantity of marijuana.

In Marjah District, Helmand province, coalition forces discovered a weapons cache while conducting a routine dismounted patrol today. The weapons cache consisted of 26 grenades, one 107 mm rocket, nine rocket propelled grenades, one RPG-7 launcher, one rocket launcher and eight AK47 magazines full.

In Arghandab District, Kandahar province a combined Afghan and coalition forces patrol discovered a weapons cache today. The cache consisted of 21 rocket propelled grenades, two anti-personnel mines, one PKM heavy machine gun drum with more than 200 rounds of ammunition, two bags of homemade explosive material and multiple improvised explosive device materials.

In Helmand province Afghan and coalition forces discovered 200 pounds (91 kilograms) of hashish, while conducting a clearing operation today.

All weapons and drugs have been or will be destroyed by security forces.

• Date Taken: 02.26.2011
• Date Posted: 02.26.2011 12:15
• Story ID: 66138
• Location: KABUL, AF