Subscribe
KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban insurgent and detained another during a security operation in Kunduz District, Kunduz province, yesterday.
During a search of the area, the security force observed an armed insurgent operating in a field. After ensuring no women or children were in the area, an air weapons team engaged the individual, killing him.
Following the engagement, the security force confiscated roadside bomb making materials, multiple AK-47 assault rifles, and a chest rack.
The force then moved to search a nearby compound and discovered more bomb-making materials, including 15 pounds of home-made explosives, blasting caps, and detonation cord. The force safely removed the materials and detained a suspected insurgent before leaving the area.
The force assessed that no civilians were harmed during the engagement.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent in Almar District, Faryab province, yesterday. The force detained the individual after observing him conducting insurgent activities in the area.
East
In Ghazni District, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader yesterday. The targeted leader participates in kidnappings, hijackings and attacks against Afghan National Security Forces.
| Date Taken: | 08.29.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 08.29.2011 01:34 |
| Story ID: | 76090 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 219 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
This work, ISAF Joint Command morning operational update, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
