ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.24.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan — Coalition forces conducted a precision airstrike against an insurgent compound in Sangin district, Helmand province, yesterday.

The targeted compound was used by insurgents to conduct small arms fire attacks and construct improvised explosive devices for use against Afhgan and coalition forces. In addition, insurgents placed several bombs around the facility presenting a significant threat to coalition and Afghan forces, as well as, the civilian population.

The airstrike successfully destroyed the IED-making facility without damaging any nearby structures or fields and no civilians were harmed during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

A combined Afghan and coalition patrol detained two suspected insurgents during an operation to disrupt an insurgent movements in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, Saturday. The patrol also seized an improvised explosive device which was safely destroyed on site.

In Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained two suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader negotiates with narcotic suppliers to provide finances for insurgent operations. During the operation the security force observed an armed insurgent, assessing the threat the security force engaged, killing the individual.

East

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Gardez district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The network leader constructs and stores explosives and weapons and leads insurgents in roadside bomb attacks throughout the Zurmat and Gardez districts. The security force confiscated explosives and multiple weapons including grenades, assault rifles, bayonets, ammunition, and ammunition pouches.

In Dzadran district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed multiple insurgents during a precision airstrike. The target of the operation was a group of heavily armed network fighters who operate in Dzadran and Shwak districts. The security force called for the airstrike after ensuring no civilians were in the area.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The facilitator provides weapons, ammunition and roadside bombs to insurgents in Nagarhar province.

In Maidan Shahr district, Wardak province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader coordinates ambush attacks against Afghan government officials.

• Date Taken: 10.24.2011
• Date Posted: 10.24.2011 00:47
• Story ID: 78890
• Location: KABUL, AF