Afghan-International Security Force Stops Militants in Khowst, Kandahar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.20.2009

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International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and international security joint force detained several suspected militants Sept. 20 after searching a series of buildings in Khowst province and compounds in Kandahar province.

The buildings in Khowst were known to be used by a Haqqani element and facilitator responsible for the regional distribution of improvised explosive devices and IED-making material.

In a compound search north of Kandahar City, a joint force pursued Taliban suspects responsible for IED and small arms attacks, and for shipment of weapons and IEDs into the region. During the search the joint force wounded a suspected Taliban commander after he displayed hostile intent with a weapon. Although the force provided immediate medical care, he later died from his wounds.

The joint force also found TNT explosives, one anti-personnel mine, seven AK-47 rifles, fragmentation grenades and communications equipment.

All weapons and equipment were destroyed in place. No Afghan civilians were harmed in either search.

Afghan and international security forces consistently combine their experience, skills and resources to eliminate insurgent threat ensuring the safety and well-being of the Afghan people.

• Date Taken: 09.20.2009
• Date Posted: 09.20.2009 07:47
• Story ID: 39042
• Location: KABUL, AF