SgtJim
06-04-2011, 04:02 AM
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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-010
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent commander and a shadow governor in Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Wednesday.
The insurgent leader, Shah Mahmood, was a senior insurgent commander who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan security forces and facilitated the movement of IED components and weapons used in attacks against Afghan security forces.
The shadow district governor chief in Chorah, Mullah Gul Akhund, facilitated the movement of IEDs, weapons and ammunition into Uruzgan province. He also facilitated and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Both men were killed when they attempted to engage the combined security force.
Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
Three AK-47 rifles, several grenades, a shotgun and a quantity of Pakistani Rupees were found during the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, a combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent group yesterday.
One insurgent was killed when he attempted to engage the force and several other suspected insurgents were detained during the operation for further questioning.
During the operation, the combined force found one grenade, two full AK-47 magazines, and an additional 80 7.62 mm rounds.
In Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition force discovered a weapons cache today consisting of 1,950 7.62 mm rounds and several first aid supplies.
In northern Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition force operation in Kajaki village led to the destruction of more than 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) of black tar opium, worth more than $1.5 million and several insurgents killed, yesterday.
The operation was aimed at disrupting the local drug trade financing insurgent activity in the area. It was the most recent in a series of operations conducted in Kajki and led by Afghan security forces.
After moving into the village, the combined force received small arms fire from insurgent held positions, according to a coalition forces advisor.
The combined team quickly repelled the fire and directed villagers into a compound for safety. The team then searched the village bazaar and discovered several large stockpiles of opium and other drug-making material.
One of the insurgents killed used a child as a human shield in an attempt to maneuver closer to the combined force, said a commando team leader. The child was later returned safely.
The combined force also found an IED and a small weapons cache located inside of a mosque. The device was safely detonated with no damage to the mosque.
“These insurgents are using this area to sell drugs and finance their illegal activities,” said an Afghan Commando who participated in the operation. “We have made a very strong impact on the insurgents’ ability to sell drugs and finance their activities in this region.”
No civilians were injured or damages were reported during the operation
The drugs have been destroyed by the security force.
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-010
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent commander and a shadow governor in Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Wednesday.
The insurgent leader, Shah Mahmood, was a senior insurgent commander who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan security forces and facilitated the movement of IED components and weapons used in attacks against Afghan security forces.
The shadow district governor chief in Chorah, Mullah Gul Akhund, facilitated the movement of IEDs, weapons and ammunition into Uruzgan province. He also facilitated and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Both men were killed when they attempted to engage the combined security force.
Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
Three AK-47 rifles, several grenades, a shotgun and a quantity of Pakistani Rupees were found during the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, a combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent group yesterday.
One insurgent was killed when he attempted to engage the force and several other suspected insurgents were detained during the operation for further questioning.
During the operation, the combined force found one grenade, two full AK-47 magazines, and an additional 80 7.62 mm rounds.
In Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition force discovered a weapons cache today consisting of 1,950 7.62 mm rounds and several first aid supplies.
In northern Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition force operation in Kajaki village led to the destruction of more than 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) of black tar opium, worth more than $1.5 million and several insurgents killed, yesterday.
The operation was aimed at disrupting the local drug trade financing insurgent activity in the area. It was the most recent in a series of operations conducted in Kajki and led by Afghan security forces.
After moving into the village, the combined force received small arms fire from insurgent held positions, according to a coalition forces advisor.
The combined team quickly repelled the fire and directed villagers into a compound for safety. The team then searched the village bazaar and discovered several large stockpiles of opium and other drug-making material.
One of the insurgents killed used a child as a human shield in an attempt to maneuver closer to the combined force, said a commando team leader. The child was later returned safely.
The combined force also found an IED and a small weapons cache located inside of a mosque. The device was safely detonated with no damage to the mosque.
“These insurgents are using this area to sell drugs and finance their illegal activities,” said an Afghan Commando who participated in the operation. “We have made a very strong impact on the insurgents’ ability to sell drugs and finance their activities in this region.”
No civilians were injured or damages were reported during the operation
The drugs have been destroyed by the security force.