News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command regarding operations conducted in the following provinces: Nangarhar, Helmand, Kandahar, Wardak, Zabul, Takhar, Paktika, Khost and Kunduz.
Afghan and International Assistance Security Force members captured the Taliban leader for the Chahar Darah District of Kunduz province during an overnight operation in neighboring Takhar province.
The district leader is suspected of being directly involved in the kidnapping of New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell in September 2009. He also is believed to have maintained close ties with senior Taliban and Islamic movement of Uzbekistan leadership in northern Afghanistan and Pakistan, and terrorized the local populace by forcibly collecting taxes, intimidating relatives of police and attacking government buildings. He was detained along with two associates.
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Nangarhar Province
Elements of the 4th Afghan Commando Kandak, along with Soldiers from Special Operations Task Force – South, killed seven insurgents and destroyed an improvised-explosive-device-making factory Oct. 7 in the Zharay district of Kandahar province.
Nine IED's were separately found and destroyed during the mission.
“These operations in Zharay and Panjwa’I districts have shown great success,” said Brig. Gen. Abdul Hamid, commander, 205th ‘Hero’ Corps, Afghan National Army. “The Taliban are weakening, and this operation is freeing many people in the districts.”
The combined force took immediate small-arms fire upon landing, but during a lull in the engagement, the team was approached by an Afghan civilian who told them that the area was rigged with IED's. The civilian pointed out to the team areas of which to be wary, according to the Special Operations Task Force team leader in charge of the operation.
At one point while taking fire, the SOTF-S team leader said that insurgent elements were using children to shield themselves at their firing positions.
“Using children as shields during an engagement is the most deplorable and cowardly tactic that the enemies of Afghanistan can use,” said Lt. Col. Christopher N. Riga, commander, SOTF-S. “This is a desperate attempt on the part of the insurgents, and due to the fact that Afghan civilians volunteered to help us in the operation, it shows that the people of Afghanistan are making it clear that they will no longer tolerate such actions.”
Insurgents rigged one building with explosives; ready to detonate upon entry. Coalition aircraft were called in to destroy the building. Another compound turned out to be an IED making facility, and Coalition forces destroyed all the items inside.
No civilians were harmed during the operation.
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Working on intelligence tips received, an Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol found and destroyed two separate narcotics supplies Monday, Oct. 4.
A joint strike force raided a drug lab in Achin district, Nangarhar province, finding 20 kilograms of packaged heroin, 30 kilograms of hashish, 180 liters of a chemical used to process heroin and associated equipment.
In a separate instance, a joint ANS/ISAF patrol used tips from local citizens and intelligence received, to secure 1,500 kilograms of processed opium, 500 kilograms of raw opium and approximately 60 pieces of drug-processing equipment. One suspected insurgent was detained during the operation and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
The narcotics were destroyed on site.
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Helmand Province
Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Helmand province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban leader who commands up to 20 fighters in the Sistani area of Marjah district.
Intelligence tips led the joint security force to a remote compound in Marjah district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force moved to clear and secure the compound.
In one of the buildings, the security force found a man shackled and locked in one of the rooms, who claimed he was an Afghan National Police member and the Taliban had kidnapped him. The security force is still gathering information to confirm his identity.
After the area was secure, the joint force conducted initial questioning with the residents at the scene before detaining the suspected insurgents. The security force also found multiple grenades, AK-47 magazines and ammunition, along with 20 pounds of wet opium, which is often trafficked to fund insurgent activities.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
Kandahar Province
Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban leader operating in Dand district, who conducts and coordinates attacks and arms Taliban fighters, during an overnight operation in Kandahar.
Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in the village of Mazra’eh in Arghandab district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual along with two of his associates.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
Wardak Province
Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban senior leader operating in northern Sayed Abad district who worked directly for leadership in Pakistan, during an overnight operation in Wardak.
The targeted individual was extremely active facilitating attacks, weapons and improvised explosive devices.
Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Sayed Abad district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual along with one of his associates.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
Zabul Province
UPDATE ISAF CONFIRMATION: The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban facilitator for an improvised explosive device attack network operating in Qalat district, during an overnight operation in Zabul province Sunday.
The facilitator provided material support to the IED network, including IED components, money, fuel and other provisions, which ultimately endangers the Afghan populace in the area.
Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southeast of Tana Chah in Qalat district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained the facilitator along with several of his associates.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
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Takhar Province
Afghan and coalition security forces captured the Taliban district leader for Chahar Darah District of Kunduz province during an overnight operation in neighboring Takhar province.
The district leader was directly involved in the kidnapping of the British New York Times reporter, Stephen Farrell, in September 2009.
He also maintained close ties with senior Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leadership in northern Afghanistan and Pakistan, and terrorized the local populace by forcibly collecting taxes from residents, intimidating relatives of police and conducting attacks against government buildings.
“This is exciting news for the Afghan populace in Kunduz and Takhar provinces,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “He actively assaulted established governance and security in northern Afghanistan and his capture will greatly disrupt the insurgent networks future operations.”
Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Darquad District to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual and two of his associates.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
Paktika Province
Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban leader who facilitated improvised explosive devices and provided guidance to his subordinates conducting attacks in Yosuf Khel district.
Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Yosuf Khel district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual along with several of his associates.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
Khost Province
Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who supplies weapons used for attacks throughout Musa Khel district during an overnight operation in Khost province.
Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. As the joint security force approached, several armed insurgents threatened the assault force. The security force engaged the insurgents, killing two. The security force was able to assess part of the engagement area and recovered a machine gun with one of the insurgents.
After the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained one suspected insurgent.
Kunduz Province
Afghan and coalition security forces captured the Taliban district leader for Chahar Darah District of Kunduz province during an overnight operation in neighboring Takhar province.
The district leader was directly involved in the kidnapping of the British New York Times reporter, Stephen Farrell, in September 2009.
He also maintained close ties with senior Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leadership in northern Afghanistan and Pakistan, and terrorized the local populace by forcibly collecting taxes from residents, intimidating relatives of police and conducting attacks against government buildings.
“This is exciting news for the Afghan populace in Kunduz and Takhar provinces,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “He actively assaulted established governance and security in northern Afghanistan and his capture will greatly disrupt the insurgent networks future operations.”
Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Darquad District to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual and two of his associates.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
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