ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

03.14.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces captured a Haqqani network facilitator and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations in Khost district, Khost province, yesterday.

The facilitator provided financial, media and logistical support to the network. He specialized in the facilitation of improvised explosive devices and recently coordinated the delivery of IEDs for an upcoming attack.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The targeted facilitator and suspected insurgents were detained at the scene.

In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader during security operations in Shajoy district, Zabul province, yesterday.

The leader was involved in IED manufacturing, emplacement and movement.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader was detained at the scene after initial questioning.

In Kajaki district, Helmand province, an ISAF patrol killed several insurgents, yesterday.

Coalition forces observed insurgents setting up firing positions while conducting a dismounted patrol. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy positions, killing four insurgents. No civilian casualties or collateral damage were reported during this operation.

In the same province, Nahr-e Sarij district, yesterday, during a dismounted patrol, coalition forces discovered a weapons cache consisting of seven pressure plates, 11 saw blades, 10 metal pieces, five metal cylinders, three foam pieces, two carbon rods, three rifle tail fins, one rifle propellant, one large bag of unknown explosives, four anti-personnel mines, two rocket fuses, ten large bags of shrapnel, one bag of unknown propellant, three jugs of adhesive and two hacksaws.

In Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, yesterday, during a dismounted patrol, coalition forces discovered a weapons cache consisting of 10,000 pounds (4,535 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate, six 20 pound (9 kilograms) improvised explosive devices, 10 pressure plates and 300 feet (91 meters) of detonation cord.

All recovered weapons and components were destroyed by security forces.

East

Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban member during security operations in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday.

The member was involved in an IED network that conducts IED attacks in the Charkh district. He was directly involved in placing the house-borne IED in the Charkh Bazaar, February 28.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban member identified himself at the scene after initial questioning.

In Zormat district, Paktiya province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani network facilitator and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations.

The facilitator monitors the movement of foreign fighters supporting the network throughout Afghanistan and Pakistan. In addition to building and emplacing IEDs in the Mota Khan and Zormat districts, the facilitator is responsible for transporting foreign fighters, weapons, and IED components.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.

In Khost district, Khost province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani network leader and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations.

The leader manages the network, oversees equipment transportation and conducts direct fire and IED attacks.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a targeted madrassa used for insurgent activities. The security force called for all occupants to exit the madrassa peacefully before conducting a search. The Afghan forces were the only security force that entered the madrassa. Several suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.

• Date Taken: 03.14.2011
• Date Posted: 03.15.2011 01:28
• Story ID: 67062
• Location: KABUL, AF