SgtJim
03-17-2011, 06:23 AM
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 9987
2011-03-S-058
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 17, 2011) – International Security Assistance Force killed more than 30 insurgents in an ongoing offensive operation in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province during the past two days.
The ongoing operation is focused on disrupting the insurgent's ability to traffic narcotics and weapons, as well as destroy improvised explosive device making facilities.
There have been no reports of injuries to civilians in the area or damages to property.
In other ISAF news throughout eastern Afghanistan:
East
Coalition forces killed more than 10 suspected insurgents in Shigal wa Sheltan district, Kunar province, yesterday.
Coalition forces observed an unknown number of suspected insurgents with weapons near a combat outpost and declared an imminent threat. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy positions, killing more than 10 suspected insurgents.
Initial reports indicate there were no civilian casualties during the operation.
In Jaghatu district, Wardak province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader during security operations.
The leader resided in a building historically associated with foreign fighter facilitation and operated in southern Sayed Abad district. He supplied weapons and coordinated funds for the foreign fighters. He also purchased fertilizer for manufacturing IEDs.
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. The leader was detained at the scene after initial questioning.
In Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani network leader and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations.
The leader provided financial, media, and logistical support to the network. He operated in Terayzai district and was responsible for acquiring weapons, suicide vest IEDs, and financial support for HQN operations.
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. The leader and two suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.
In the same district and province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader and detained three suspected insurgents during security operations.
The leader is responsible for approximately 50 fighters and facilitators in the Sabari district. He assists in the construction of IEDs and sells them to other insurgents. He also transports foreign fighters across the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and facilitates their movement throughout Khost province.
Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound, where security forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The three suspected insurgents were detained after initially questioning at the scene.
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from ISAF (http://www.isaf.nato.int/)
2011-03-S-058
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 17, 2011) – International Security Assistance Force killed more than 30 insurgents in an ongoing offensive operation in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province during the past two days.
The ongoing operation is focused on disrupting the insurgent's ability to traffic narcotics and weapons, as well as destroy improvised explosive device making facilities.
There have been no reports of injuries to civilians in the area or damages to property.
In other ISAF news throughout eastern Afghanistan:
East
Coalition forces killed more than 10 suspected insurgents in Shigal wa Sheltan district, Kunar province, yesterday.
Coalition forces observed an unknown number of suspected insurgents with weapons near a combat outpost and declared an imminent threat. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy positions, killing more than 10 suspected insurgents.
Initial reports indicate there were no civilian casualties during the operation.
In Jaghatu district, Wardak province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader during security operations.
The leader resided in a building historically associated with foreign fighter facilitation and operated in southern Sayed Abad district. He supplied weapons and coordinated funds for the foreign fighters. He also purchased fertilizer for manufacturing IEDs.
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. The leader was detained at the scene after initial questioning.
In Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani network leader and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations.
The leader provided financial, media, and logistical support to the network. He operated in Terayzai district and was responsible for acquiring weapons, suicide vest IEDs, and financial support for HQN operations.
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. The leader and two suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.
In the same district and province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader and detained three suspected insurgents during security operations.
The leader is responsible for approximately 50 fighters and facilitators in the Sabari district. He assists in the construction of IEDs and sells them to other insurgents. He also transports foreign fighters across the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and facilitates their movement throughout Khost province.
Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound, where security forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The three suspected insurgents were detained after initially questioning at the scene.
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from ISAF (http://www.isaf.nato.int/)