Afghan and coalition force kills one insurgent in Kabul

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.01.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - An Afghan-led security force killed one insurgent during a deliberate clearing operation conducted after intelligence indicated the Kabul Attack Network was planning a double suicide bombing attack in Kabul City.

The combined force visited multiple areas outside Kabul City after intelligence indicated insurgent activity. During the search the combined security force was engaged by a man armed with an AK-47. The security force returned fire and killed him.

The security forces participating in the operation were Afghan National Security Force soldiers, who led the clearance of several compounds in Musahi district outside Kabul, in partnership with coalition forces.

This clearing operation followed several last month that were focused on interrupting insurgent attack planning against the July 20 Kabul International Conference. Six total operations in Kabul district resulted in five Taliban facilitators captured and an additional 10 insurgents either killed or detained. While the conference was a success and no major insurgent attacks materialized, Afghan and coalition forces plan to continue putting the pressure on insurgents planning attacks in and around Kabul.

"The constant Afghan and coalition presence during these offensive clearing operations eliminates traditional save havens for insurgent activity," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "We will continue these operations until enduring governance and development initiatives can take root."

• Date Taken: 08.01.2010
• Date Posted: 08.01.2010 02:53
• Story ID: 53766
• Location: KABUL, AF