ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.20.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Now Zad district, Helmand province, yesterday.

The leader provides reports to Pakistan-based Taliban members and serves as a communications liaison for insurgents throughout the region.

During the operation, the security force discovered a weapons cache to include a Russian PKM machine gun with 400 rounds of ammunition, multiple mortar rounds, pressure plates and an array of bomb-making materials to include homemade explosives.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

In Chimtal district, Balkh province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple insurgents during a security search for a Taliban leader. The leader is responsible for levying illegal taxes, extorting local companies, ordering attacks on Afghan forces, as well as, coordinating with senior Taliban leaders in the region.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator and multiple suspected insurgents during a security operation in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday. The leader facilitated the training of suicide bombers in the region.

South

In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, multiple suspected insurgents were detained during a security operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader directly supports Taliban operations by providing tactical guidance to subordinate fighters, and reporting information to senior leadership. The security force also seized bomb-making materials and black tar heroin for safe disposal at a later date.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader and multiple associated insurgents during a security operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for planning and executing roadside bomb and direct fire attacks against Afghan forces.

In Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, yesterday, a combined Afghan and coalition force discovered and seized a drug cache consisting of 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of poppy seeds. The seeds will be safely destroyed at a later date.
East

A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Sayad Abad district, Wardak province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for roadside bomb and direct fire attacks, as well as, planning abductions throughout the region.

During the operation, the security force discovered several insurgents, armed with AK-47 assault rifles, hiding in a tree line. Responding to the threat, the security force engaged, killing three insurgents. After the engagement, the force seized multiple weapons to include AK-47 assault rifles and grenades during the operation.

In Zurmat district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Haqqani network leader and confiscated weapons during a security operation yesterday. The leader recruited young local males and sent them to insurgent training camps, and also facilitated the placement of roadside bombs, as well as, conducted direct attacks against Afghan forces. No civilians were injured during the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force deetained a Haqqani network leader and multiple suspected insurgents during a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader facilitated roadside bomb attacks against Afghan forces.

In Nerkh district, Wardak province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban leader. The leader is responsible for attacks against Afghan forces.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Surkh Rod district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader constructs roadside bombs, specializing in remote control bombs, and is responsible for their use in the region.

In Khugyani and Sherzad districts, Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two Taliban leaders during operations conducted on Saturday. Both captured leaders, one from Khugyani district, and the other from Sherzad, facilitated the movement of vehicles, weapons and roadside bomb components throughout the area.

Lastly, a security operation discovered a weapons cache in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, yesterday. Weapons seized during the operation consisted of 116 pounds (53 kilograms) of explosive-making chemicals, 69 small arms weapons, one rocket propelled grenade, 63 RPG rounds, 44 82mm mortars, one grenade, and various weapons components.

• Date Taken: 09.20.2011
• Date Posted: 09.20.2011 05:48
• Story ID: 77285
• Location: KABUL, AF