SgtJim
02-09-2011, 05:02 AM
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 9846
2011-02-S-058
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 9, 2011) – A Haqqani Network facilitator was detained a along with several suspected insurgents during an operation in Terayzai district, Khost province, by Afghan and coalition forces yesterday.
The facilitator was responsible for the movement of improvised explosive devices, weapons and ammunition for insurgents operating in the district. The facilitator and the suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan
South
In Garm Ser district, Helmand province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban IED leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The leader operates in the Garm Ser district where he has direct contact with other Taliban leaders. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where the suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
East
ISAF confirmed a Haqqani Network leader was detained during an Afghan and coalition operation in Khost province Feb. 7. The leader operated out of Sabari and Terayzai districts where his group of insurgents conducted IED and small arms fire attacks against Afghan, coalition forces convoys and checkpoints in the area.
In Sabari district, Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The facilitator operates in the district where he directly facilitates the movement of improvised explosive devices, mortars and other weapons across the district.
In Yahya Khel district, Paktika province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The facilitator operates out of the district, coordinating communications and intelligence for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
Afghan and coalition forces also detained a Taliban improvised explosive device manufacturer and facilitator during a security operation in Wardak province yesterday.
The IED manufacturer and facilitator operated in Sayyidabad district where he provided IEDs for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The target was detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
Yesterday in Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF received small arms fire from an unknown number of insurgents. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces requested close air support and responded with 120 mm and 155 mm fire, killing several insurgents.
2011-02-S-058
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 9, 2011) – A Haqqani Network facilitator was detained a along with several suspected insurgents during an operation in Terayzai district, Khost province, by Afghan and coalition forces yesterday.
The facilitator was responsible for the movement of improvised explosive devices, weapons and ammunition for insurgents operating in the district. The facilitator and the suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan
South
In Garm Ser district, Helmand province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban IED leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The leader operates in the Garm Ser district where he has direct contact with other Taliban leaders. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where the suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
East
ISAF confirmed a Haqqani Network leader was detained during an Afghan and coalition operation in Khost province Feb. 7. The leader operated out of Sabari and Terayzai districts where his group of insurgents conducted IED and small arms fire attacks against Afghan, coalition forces convoys and checkpoints in the area.
In Sabari district, Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The facilitator operates in the district where he directly facilitates the movement of improvised explosive devices, mortars and other weapons across the district.
In Yahya Khel district, Paktika province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The facilitator operates out of the district, coordinating communications and intelligence for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
Afghan and coalition forces also detained a Taliban improvised explosive device manufacturer and facilitator during a security operation in Wardak province yesterday.
The IED manufacturer and facilitator operated in Sayyidabad district where he provided IEDs for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The target was detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
Yesterday in Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF received small arms fire from an unknown number of insurgents. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces requested close air support and responded with 120 mm and 155 mm fire, killing several insurgents.