SgtJim
03-10-2011, 07:03 AM
UPDATE:
UPDATE: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 10, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-03-S-028-UPDATE
For Immediate Release
Editor’s note: This is an update to release #2011-03-S-028. Based on initial reporting, the previous release stated that the individual killed was the father of the targeted Taliban leader. Coalition forces are aware of conflicting reports about the identities of those involved, and have initiated an inquiry to determine the facts.
The relevant verbiage from the previous release follows:
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KABUL, Afghanistan (March 10) – Afghan National Security and International Security Forces captured a Taliban leader, killed one armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The leader was responsible for the distribution of vehicle borne improvised explosive devices to fighters throughout Kandahar City. He also coordinated the receipt of weapons and materials from associates outside of Afghanistan, and distributed them to various Taliban members in the province.
Security forces advanced to the targeted compound where they called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully before conducting searches. A member observed an armed individual with an AK-47 in an adjacent building within the same compound. The security force assessed the male as an immediate threat to the security force, and engaged him. The leader and suspected insurgents were detained as a result of initial questioning at the scene.
Security forces also recovered four AK-47s, one pistol, one chest rack, and two ammo pouches.
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 9951
2011-03-S-028
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 10) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces captured a Taliban leader, killed one armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The leader was responsible for the distribution of vehicle borne improvised explosive devices to fighters throughout Kandahar City. He also coordinated the receipt of weapons and materials from associates outside of Afghanistan, and distributed them to various Taliban members in the province.
Security forces advanced to the targeted compound where they called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully before conducting searches. A member observed an armed individual with an AK-47 in an adjacent building within the same compound. The security force assessed the male as an immediate threat to the security force, and engaged him. The individual killed was the father of the targeted individual. The leader and suspected insurgents were detained as a result of initial questioning at the scene.
Security forces also recovered four AK-47s, one pistol, one chest rack, and two ammo pouches.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
South
Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader and killed two insurgents during security operations in Shamulzai district, Zabul province, yesterday.
The leader is responsible for the transportation and distribution of IEDs, materials, and weapons. He regularly takes part in IED attacks and provides situational reports to senior Taliban leadership within the district. He also distributes mortars and rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) to members of the Taliban for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Two insurgents ran from the compound and security forces moved to intercept. One insurgent pointed his weapon towards the force in a threatening manner and the other insurgent refused to comply with verbal instruction, and reached for an object near his chest and appeared to be attempting to detonate a suicide vest. Both insurgents were killed.
East
Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani network weapons and facilitator and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday.
The facilitator was in charge of finance, media and logistical support for the network in Sabari district. He was responsible for acquiring and transporting rocket-propelled grenades to leaders, securing supply routes in the district and transporting improvised explosive devices and components.
Security forces advanced to the targeted compound, where they called for the residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.
In Charkh district, Logar province, Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations, yesterday.
The Taliban leader leads a direct action cell and is responsible for conducting numerous ambushes on Afghan and coalition forces.
Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.
West
Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Taliban leader, and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations in Khak-e-Safayd district, Farah province, yesterday.
The Taliban leader operates mainly in Khak-e-Safayd district, producing and distributing IEDs to multiple subordinate groups who emplace them in various locations throughout the district, targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He is known to intimidate the local citizens and kidnap those who do not show their support and loyalty to the Taliban.
Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning.
UPDATE: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 10, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-03-S-028-UPDATE
For Immediate Release
Editor’s note: This is an update to release #2011-03-S-028. Based on initial reporting, the previous release stated that the individual killed was the father of the targeted Taliban leader. Coalition forces are aware of conflicting reports about the identities of those involved, and have initiated an inquiry to determine the facts.
The relevant verbiage from the previous release follows:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 10) – Afghan National Security and International Security Forces captured a Taliban leader, killed one armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The leader was responsible for the distribution of vehicle borne improvised explosive devices to fighters throughout Kandahar City. He also coordinated the receipt of weapons and materials from associates outside of Afghanistan, and distributed them to various Taliban members in the province.
Security forces advanced to the targeted compound where they called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully before conducting searches. A member observed an armed individual with an AK-47 in an adjacent building within the same compound. The security force assessed the male as an immediate threat to the security force, and engaged him. The leader and suspected insurgents were detained as a result of initial questioning at the scene.
Security forces also recovered four AK-47s, one pistol, one chest rack, and two ammo pouches.
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 9951
2011-03-S-028
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 10) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces captured a Taliban leader, killed one armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The leader was responsible for the distribution of vehicle borne improvised explosive devices to fighters throughout Kandahar City. He also coordinated the receipt of weapons and materials from associates outside of Afghanistan, and distributed them to various Taliban members in the province.
Security forces advanced to the targeted compound where they called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully before conducting searches. A member observed an armed individual with an AK-47 in an adjacent building within the same compound. The security force assessed the male as an immediate threat to the security force, and engaged him. The individual killed was the father of the targeted individual. The leader and suspected insurgents were detained as a result of initial questioning at the scene.
Security forces also recovered four AK-47s, one pistol, one chest rack, and two ammo pouches.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
South
Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader and killed two insurgents during security operations in Shamulzai district, Zabul province, yesterday.
The leader is responsible for the transportation and distribution of IEDs, materials, and weapons. He regularly takes part in IED attacks and provides situational reports to senior Taliban leadership within the district. He also distributes mortars and rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) to members of the Taliban for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Two insurgents ran from the compound and security forces moved to intercept. One insurgent pointed his weapon towards the force in a threatening manner and the other insurgent refused to comply with verbal instruction, and reached for an object near his chest and appeared to be attempting to detonate a suicide vest. Both insurgents were killed.
East
Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani network weapons and facilitator and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday.
The facilitator was in charge of finance, media and logistical support for the network in Sabari district. He was responsible for acquiring and transporting rocket-propelled grenades to leaders, securing supply routes in the district and transporting improvised explosive devices and components.
Security forces advanced to the targeted compound, where they called for the residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.
In Charkh district, Logar province, Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations, yesterday.
The Taliban leader leads a direct action cell and is responsible for conducting numerous ambushes on Afghan and coalition forces.
Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.
West
Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Taliban leader, and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations in Khak-e-Safayd district, Farah province, yesterday.
The Taliban leader operates mainly in Khak-e-Safayd district, producing and distributing IEDs to multiple subordinate groups who emplace them in various locations throughout the district, targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He is known to intimidate the local citizens and kidnap those who do not show their support and loyalty to the Taliban.
Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning.