ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

05.31.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained more than 10 suspected insurgents during an overnight security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, yesterday.

The leader has participated in direct and explosive device attacks against Afghan security forces. Additionally, he facilitates lethal aid for Taliban fighters in the district.

Following intelligence tips, the Afghan-led force searched two compounds in the district looking for Taliban activity. Afghan members of the force interviewed several individuals about the leader’s location. Based on the information provided, the force was able to detain more than 10 individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activities in the area.

Additionally, the force was able to complete the search without the use of force and protected the women and children.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Several suspected insurgents were killed by coalition forces after they were observed drying homemade explosive chemicals and filling containers with the materials in Spin Boldak District, Kandahar province, yesterday.

After gaining positive identification of the insurgent activity, coalition air assets fired upon the insurgents, resulting in several insurgents being killed.

East

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader during a security operation in Khost District, Khost province, yesterday. The leader coordinated homemade bomb emplacements and direct attacks targeting the Afghan National Army. He also acquired weapons for fellow insurgents who were preparing for attacks in the district.

The Afghan-led security force tracked the leader to a compound in the district. Once they were sure of his location, the force commenced the security operation to capture him. As they arrived at the targeted compound, an Afghan member of the force called out to the residents in the compound, asking them to exit the buildings peacefully.

The force secured the safety of the civilians and searched the compound. The force was able to identify the insurgent leader during initial questioning and he was taken into custody and transported with the security force. The search concluded with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.

In Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a clearance operation in Bermal district, yesterday. The Afghan-led security force conducted the clearance operation in order to disrupt Taliban and Haqqani network activity in the district. This area is known for fighter facilitation and insurgent training.

The force searched the targeted village looking for insurgent activity. They cleared several buildings and conducted interviews with residents. They were able to detain one individual with suspected ties to insurgent activity. They also confiscated several small-arms weapons while searching the area. No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during the operation.

• Date Taken: 05.31.2011
• Date Posted: 06.01.2011 02:02
• Story ID: 71393
• Location: KABUL, AF