ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

05.22.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained two others during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Rashidan District, Ghazni province, yesterday.

The leader managed IED attacks against Afghan forces. He also oversaw movement of supplies and received reports about Afghan and coalition activity from subordinate insurgents.

After extensive intelligence gathering, the combined security force targeted a compound in Rashidan District in search of the leader. The force noticed several suspected insurgents attempting to evade them. One insurgent was killed as he opened fire on the force. The insurgent was wearing a chest rack and was armed with an AK-47 assault rifle and grenades. The force detained two individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity for further questioning.

Throughout the operation the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all civilians.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

In Baghlan-e Jadid District, Baghlan province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader, yesterday.

The leader commands a group of 20 armed insurgents from the Salem Khel tribe. He utilizes his insurgents to conduct IED attacks against Afghan forces.

Intelligence reports led the force to a compound in the district in search of the leader. During the search an Afghan member of the force called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. After securing the safety of all civilians, the force searched the area, conducted interviews and detained two suspected insurgents.

South

In Marjah District, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader, yesterday.

The leader has engaged in planning ambushes and other attacks on Afghan forces. Reports indicate he has also threatened civilians with murder in order to intimidate Afghans within the district.

Intelligence reports led the combined security force to a compound in the district in search of the leader. During the search, the force came across several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity in the area. They were detained for further questioning.

No shots were fired during the operation and no civilians were harmed.

In Qalat District, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation, yesterday.

The Taliban IED cell leader is responsible for facilitating, constructing, and emplacing IEDs specifically targeting coalition force vehicles.

Multiple intelligence reports led the security force to the leaders’ suspected compound in the district. After securing the area, the force had all occupants exit the premises and detained several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity.

During their search, the force discovered several IED-making materials including blasting caps, copper wire and ball bearings.

No civilians were harmed during this operation and no shots were fired.

East

In Pul-e Alam District, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and two of his associates during a security operation, yesterday.

The Taliban facilitator operated in Pul-e 'Alam and Baraki Barak Districts, Logar province and Gardez District, Paktiya province. He assisted other insurgents in IED training, and has participated in attacks against Afghan forces. The facilitator also coordinated equipment shipments from Pakistan to network insurgents active within Logar, Paktiya, and Khost provinces.

The combined security force located the facilitator at his compound in Pul-e Alam. Upon arriving and securing the scene, an Afghan member of the force called for all building occupants to exit the compound. The security force conducted on-site questioning and based on the information provided; the insurgent facilitator and two of his associates were identified and detained.

This current operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.

In Khost District, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network leader and one suspected insurgent yesterday.

The leader is an IED expert who operated in Sabari District, Khost province and was responsible for constructing IEDs. He was also involved in weapons facilitation.

The leader was captured after the combined security force conducted a security clearance of his compound in the district. The force isolated the area and had all occupants exit the compound. Afghan members of the force questioned local residents, resulting in the leader and one of his associate being detained.

No civilians were harmed during the operation, and the security force protected sixteen women and thirty-five children while conducting the search.

In Sabari District, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani Network leader yesterday.

The leader is responsible for coordinating IED emplacements and acquiring weapons for insurgents. He is also associated with direct attacks against Afghan forces.

The combined security force searched a compound in the district after multiple intelligence sources indicated insurgent activity in the area. The force searched and cleared the compound without incident from residents. After searching the area, the force detained two individuals who they identified as suspected insurgents.

The force also confiscated a rocket propelled grenade, multiple mines, and grenades during the search.

There were no shots fired during this operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected Taliban insurgents during a clearance operation in Khugyani District, Nangarhar province yesterday.

The combined force searched and cleared multiple buildings looking for insurgent activity in the area. After conducting interviews with residents, the force detained several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity.

Throughout the search, the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all women and children.

No shots were fired during this operation.

In Giyan District, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during a clearance operation yesterday.

The force searched several buildings in Pir Koti valley in search of Taliban activity. After interviewing local residents, the force detained two suspected insurgents.

The operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.

• Date Taken: 05.22.2011
• Date Posted: 05.22.2011 02:08
• Story ID: 70836
• Location: KABUL, AF