15 Terrorists killed, 13 captured in Recent days
Six Terrorists killed in Helmand
December 27, 2008
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed six militants during a security patrol in Nahr Surkh district, located in Helmand province, Dec. 25 .
While combined forces were conducting a security patrol, they positively indentified a group of militants recovering munitions from a prepositioned weapons cache. When the militants demonstrated hostile intent, the combined forces engaged the militants with small-arms fire and killed them. The weapons cache was destroyed to prevent future use.
"This is another example of how ANSF and Coalition forces are working together to provide security and meet the needs of the Afghan people," said Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi, Chief spokesperson for the Afghan Ministry of Defense. "This security provides a better well-being for the people of Afghanistan.
Five Terrorists Killed, Six captured in Paktika and Kabul
December 28, 2008
KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed five armed militants and detained six suspected militants during operations targeting Taliban facilitators and a Haqqani commander in Kabul and Paktika provinces, Saturday.
The operation in Sorubi District, approximately 60 km northeast of Kabul City, targeted a Taliban militant known to facilitate terrorist activities throughout the Uzbin and Tagab Valleys in Kabul and Kapisa provinces. The targeted militant is also assessed to traffic foreign fighters, weapons and munitions into the region.
Suspected of meeting in the remote mountains to plan future attacks, the Taliban militants were tracked to the
In Gyan District, approximately 175 km southeast of Kabul City and just 10 km west of the Pakistan border, Coalition forces killed one militant and detained six suspected militants during an operation targeting a Haqqani commander believed to plan and execute attacks against Coalition forces in Paktika. The wanted Haqqani commander is also responsible for roadside bomb attacks that indiscriminately kill innocent civilians and Coalition forces.
During the operation, one militant assaulted the force as they attempted to search the compound. Realizing the threat, the force engaged the militant with small-arms fire and killed him.
The force searched the other compounds without incident and detained six suspected militants while protecting 18 women and 45 children.
“These insurgents only deliver fear and intimidation and then take credit for setting up some kind of shadow government all the while lining their own pockets with money from criminal activity,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, a U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesperson. “They do nothing to help the Afghan people. In 2008, Coalition medical teams treated over 100,000 Afghans in the eastern regions alone. It’s a shame these actions never get reported.”
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Two Taliban killed in Ghazni | |
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Release Number 20082912-01 December 29, 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed two armed Taliban militants while targeting the network’s kidnapping and roadside bombing operations in Ghazni province, Sunday. In Gailan District, approximately 200 km northeast of Kandahar, Coalition forces targeted a Taliban militant known to coordinate and carry out the kidnappings of Afghan officials and westerners to finance their criminal activities. Additionally, the targeted Taliban militant is assessed to facilitate and direct roadside bombings along Highway One in Ghazni and Zabul provinces, deliberately killing and injuring innocent civilians and Coalition forces. During the operation, Coalition forces called for all individuals inside to exit the building peacefully. Disregarding these instructions, the two militants engaged the force with small-arms fire. In order to neutralize the threat, Coalition forces engaged the militants inside with hand grenades and killed them. A search of the building following the operation revealed multiple AK-47s. “Kidnappings to line their pockets and conducting roadside bombs to spread fear is not ideology but only criminal acts from self-serving thugs,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, a U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesperson. Five Captured in Qalat, ZabulDecember 27, 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces detained five suspected Taliban militants, including the targeted militant, during an operation to dismantle the Taliban’s roadside bomb network in Zabul province, Friday.
Coalition forces searched multiple compounds without incident, and detained five suspected militants while protecting 11 women and 20 children. “Maintaining the freedom of movement on Afghan Highways is important to both security and growth of the economy,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, a U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesperson. “Roads also enable people between towns and villages to connect to one another. It is that communication the Taliban fears the most.”
Four Taliban killed in Zabul on Christmas EveDecember 24, 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan – In Shinkai District of southern Zabul province, approximately 100 km northeast of Kandahar, Coalition forces targeted a Taliban sub-commander known to be in contact with multiple local senior Taliban commanders. The targeted sub-commander is assessed to control over 30 fighters in the region. These militants are responsible for coordinating and conducting roadside bomb and direct attacks against innocent civilians, GIRoA officials and Coalition forces, indiscriminately killing innocent civilians and bringing instability to the region. During the operation, Coalition forces received PKM machine gun fire from multiple militants barricaded inside the building. Unable to neutralize the threat, the force engaged the militants with hand grenades, killing four. A search of the building revealed one PKM machine gun, multiple AK-47s, blasting caps and wires used to make roadside bombs and bandoliers full of ammunition. The force destroyed these items to prevent future use. “Everyday Coalition forces put themselves at risk to stop these criminals from killing innocent Afghans,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesman. “It is these criminals that are the threat against peace here in Afghanistan. Their only intent is to scare the public, they don’t care who they kill.”
Two Taliban killed, two captured in KapisaDecember 25, 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed two armed militants and detained two suspected militants during operations targeting the Taliban’s terrorist network in Kapisa Province, Wednesday.
As Coalition forces entered the targeted compound they encountered two militants armed with a pistol and hand grenade. Displaying hostile intent and failing to adhere to the direction of the force to disarm, Coalition forces engaged the threat with small arms fire, killing two militants. Two suspected militants were detained during the operation. Coalition forces protected eight women and 20 children during the operation. “This professional and disciplined operation is typical of the nature of Coalition force actions,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesman. “The result is these militants will no longer bring harm to anyone again.”
Mullah Dahoud, Baghlan Bad Guy CapturedDecember 24, 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army Commandos, accompanied by Coalition forces captured Mullah Dahoud, an insurgent commander, during an early morning raid on a suspected IDE cell in Pol-e-Kohmri, Baglan province, approximately 150 km from Kabul, Dec. 23. The Afghan National Army Commandos conducted the raid on a compound reported to be Dahoud's home and a transit point for insurgent fighters during the search of the compound, ANA commandos detained Mullah Dahoud with no resistance. Mullah Dahoud and his insurgent fighters were reportedly responsible for the attack on the Baghlan District Headquarters that killed Afghan officials and civilians in October 2008 and for the Fobrica Sugar factory bombing in 2007 that killed over 50 civilians. No shots were fired and no ANA Commandos, Coalition or civilian casualties were sustained during the operation. "The Afghan Commandos captured this murderer," said Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi, Chief spokesperson for the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense. "The innocent people affected by this criminal net can now have justice." |
Weapons/Explosives Destroyed in Ghorak, Kandahar
December 28, 2008
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan Commandos and Coalition forces conducted an air assault operation in Ghorak district, Kandahar province, to search for IED cells Dec. 27.
A search of the village yielded a weapons and supply cache. The weapons cache contained one anti-personnel mine, two anti-tank mines and a bowl of unidentified powder presumed to be IED making material. All materials were destroyed on site. The combination forces safeguarded 320 civilians before beginning their search.
No ANSF, Coalition forces or Afghan civilian casualties were reported.
“Finding and destroying this weapons cache is another step towards safeguarding Afghanistan’s future,” said Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi, chief spokesperson for the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense. “We are actively reducing the insurgency’s ability to harm innocent Afghans along the roads of Kandahar.”
Civilian Contractors Wounded in Kabul
December 26, 2008
KABUL, Afghanistan – Two civilian contractors were wounded this morning in western Afghanistan when their convoy was struck by a suicide vehicle bomber. The incident took place about 9:20 a.m.
The injured personnel have been transported to medical facilities. Coalition personnel have secured the scene, and the incident is under investigation.
Civilian injured in escalation of force incident in Parwan
KABUL, Afghanistan - A civilian motorist was injured in an escalation of force incident today in Parwan after he ignored warning measures and continued to approach an ISAF convoy.
ISAF service members were at a convoy halt when the vehicle approached. They used several measures to bring the vehicle to a halt, including flashing headlights, a verbal warning via loudspeaker and a warning shot in front of the vehicle. When all measures failed, ISAF service members fired one round into the vehicle.
At that time the motorist stopped and got out with his hands up. The motorist was treated for minor injuries on the scene and released.
ISAF soldiers are trained to take appropriate steps to minimize civilian casualties, whilst at the same time taking action to protect themselves when threatened.
ISAF runs frequent public service announcements and advertising campaigns aimed at keeping the local population informed about the need to follow the directions given by ISAF personnel, when encountered for their safety as well as that of ISAF’s troops.
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