ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

06.06.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force found a weapons cache and detained one suspected during an overnight security operation in Charkh District, Logar province, yesterday.

The Afghan-led security force was in the area searching for a Taliban leader in the district. The leader is responsible for coordinating and conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition combined forces.

While conducting the search, Afghan members of the force were led to a mosque believed to house several high-powered weapons. As the Afghan soldiers searched the mosque they discovered 100 light machine-gun rounds 13 rocket-propelled grenade boosters, 12 RPG rounds, 12 heavy machine-gun rounds, two grenades and one landmine.

The individual associated with the weapons cache was detained. No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Imam Sahib District, Kunduz province, yesterday. The leader works with Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leadership in Takhar province. He assists the head of the Taliban commission for Takhar and facilitates the transportation of explosive components and directs roadside bomb emplacement.

Following several intelligence tips, the Afghan-led security force targeted a compound in the district to search for the leader. While searching the area, the force detained two individuals with suspected ties to the leader. No shots were fired during the night operation and no civilians were harmed.

South

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during a security operation in Dand District, Kandahar, province, yesterday. The leader directed operations in Kandahar City and Senjaray village, and was responsible for transferring explosives throughout the district. He was also involved in aiding detained insurgents escape.

The Afghan-led security force located the leader at a compound in Dand District after receiving multiple tips of Taliban activity in the area. The force searched the compound, where they came across several individuals who they suspected were involved with insurgent activity. The force conducted questioning and identified the leader and his associates. The women and children were protected during the night operation.

In Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an overnight security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Tarnek wa Jaldak District, yesterday. The leader works in the Net Khaliq attack cell in the district. He has been identified conducting reconnaissance as well as arranging for the release and transfer of prisoners.

The Afghan-led security force searched the targeted compound based on reports of Taliban activity in the area. The force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit. After securing the safety of the women and children, the force searched the compound and detained several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. The operation was completed with no shots fired.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and two of his associates during a security operation in Marjeh District, Helmand province, yesterday. The facilitator coordinated the movement of injured Taliban fighters through his network of couriers and drivers. Additionally, he was involved in helping detained Taliban insurgents escape custody.

The Afghan-led security force located the facilitator at his compound in the district. The force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit. After securing the safety of the women and children, the force commenced their search and discovered the targeted facilitator. The leader and two of his associates were detained. No civilians were harmed during the operation.

East

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani network facilitator in Sabari District, Khost province, yesterday. The facilitator is responsible for the transfer and emplacement of roadside bombs.

The security force searched for the facilitator at a compound in the district. They commenced the search by isolating the compound and having all occupants exit. Once the civilians were secured, they interviewed residents and based on the interviews, two suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.

In Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and one of his associates during a security operation in Achin District, yesterday. The facilitator participated in attacks against the Afghan National Army and provided weapons, munitions and finances to insurgents throughout the district.

The Afghan-led security force discovered the facilitator and his associate after conducting a search of his compound and interviewing residents. The two were detained and transported with the security force. During the search, the force confiscated an RPG launcher, a mortar tube, multiple rounds of ammunition and a chest rack. The night operation was conducted with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network facilitator and one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Yahya Khel District, Paktika province, yesterday. The facilitator was responsible for providing situation reports to Haqqani leaders regarding recent attacks.

While conducting a search of his compound, the Afghan-led force interviewed residents about Haqqani activity in the area. Based on information provided by residents, the force identified another individual with suspected ties to insurgent activity. Both he and the facilitator were taken into custody and transported with the security force. The night operation was conducted with no shots fired.

Also in Khost, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Haqqani network leader in Dilah wa Khoshamand District, yesterday. The leader directs fighter cells and organizes attacks against the Afghan National Police.

Intelligence tips led the Afghan-led security force to a compound in the district where interviews with residents helped them identify and detain several individuals with suspected involvement with Haqqani activity. The security force ensured the safety of the civilians during the night operation.

• Date Taken: 06.06.2011
• Date Posted: 06.07.2011 02:53
• Story ID: 71685
• Location: KABUL, AF