Afghan-International Security Force Strikes at Taliban in Kunduz

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.12.2009

Courtesy Story

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and International Security Force searched a compound in Kunduz province, Sept. 12, seeking Taliban facilitators and commanders responsible for attacks on Afghan citizens and for aiding the flow of money, foreign fighters and suicide bombers into the region.

The joint force searched the compound near the village of Torbah Kash, northeast of Kunduz City, after receiving intelligence reports indicating militant activity. During the operation, an element of the force pursued a number of insurgents, who fled from the targeted compound. Force members quickly caught them.

Joint security force members received hostile fire, returned fire and killed a number of militants. Militants were armed with machine guns and rifles.

North of the compound, the force found a vehicle that contained one anti-personnel mine, improvised explosive-device-making material, multiple rocket-propelled grenade systems and one machine gun.

At the conclusion of the search, the force discovered another four RPG systems; five bags of ammunition and communication gear.

All weapons and equipment were destroyed in place, and no Afghan civilians were harmed during the operation.

Afghan and international security forces remain united to eliminate Taliban attacks and ensure the safety and well-being of the Afghan people.

• Date Taken: 09.12.2009
• Date Posted: 09.12.2009 04:51
• Story ID: 38652
• Location: KABUL, AF