Afghan and coalition force kills several insurgents, wounds two in Ghazni

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

07.26.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - Afghan and coalition security forces killed several insurgents and wounded two in Ghazni province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander who operates mainly in the Mota Khan district of Paktika province. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents.

The commander coordinates attacks against Afghan officials, coalition forces, and facilitates weapons and materials for other insurgent networks in the area.

As the security force approached a targeted area near the village of Ziarat-e Khvajeh Nur in Andar District, they were immediately engaged by several armed men. The security force returned fire from helicopters and ground forces, killing several insurgents. As the security force approached the area on foot to secure the compound, they confirmed two more wounded men, who were treated and evacuated by the combined force for additional medical treatment. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.

Multiple automatic weapons, an SKS assault rifle, rocket propelled grenades with launchers, improvised explosive device materials and hand grenades were discovered and destroyed at the scene. The women and children were protected throughout the search.

"The insurgents are feeling the pressure and they are getting desperate," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Mullah Mohammad Omar's latest guidance to his fighters directs them to increase indiscriminate terrorist attacks and to kill anyone standing in their way, including tribal elders, officials, and females which proves they don't care for the well-being of the people of this country. Afghan and coalition forces are risking their lives to establish security and stability for the Afghan people."

• Date Taken: 07.26.2010
• Date Posted: 07.26.2010 04:13
• Story ID: 53380
• Location: KABUL, AF