ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

03.02.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – International Security Assistance Force confirmed today, a Taliban leader was detained during an Afghan and coalition operation in Kandahar province, March 2.

The leader was responsible for coordinating weapons acquisition and distribution for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan and coalition forces detained two Taliban assassination cell members during an operation in Kandahar District, Kandahar province, yesterday.

According to official reporting, the Taliban assassination cell members were based in Kandahar province where they targeted Afghan civilians and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials through the use of intimidation, extortion and targeted assassinations.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The two targeted insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for their involvement in insurgent activity.

East

Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani network leader and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Sabari District, Khost province, yesterday.

The leader is responsible for coordinating attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is in direct contact with other Haqqani network leaders in the province to include the Haqqani network deputy insurgent leader for the province. Recent reporting indicated he coordinated the movement of Afghan military uniforms and weapons for a future attack against Afghan and coalition forces.

Security forces followed leads to a targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. One suspected insurgent was detained based on initial questioning at the scene.

• Date Taken: 03.02.2011
• Date Posted: 03.04.2011 01:40
• Story ID: 66449
• Location: KABUL, AF