Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents, Kills Two in Khost
ISAF Joint Command
07.24.2010 KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force killed two armed men and detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province last night while in pursuit of a Haqqani facilitator for remote controlled improvised explosive devices who also plans and conducts attacks against coalition forces in the area.
The combined security force went to a series of compounds north of Khvajeh Mohammad Kala in Terayzai District in pursuit of the Haqqani facilitator.
The combined security force went to a series of compounds north of Khvajeh Mohammad Kala in Terayzai District in pursuit of the Haqqani facilitator.
As the security force began entering the buildings, two men armed with AK-47's and chest racks failed to comply with warnings and demonstrated a threat towards the combined security force. The combined force used precision fire, killing two insurgents. Multiple automatic weapons, magazines and grenades were found at the scene.
After the compounds were cleared and secured, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. The women and children present were protected throughout the search by Afghan forces.
"IEDs not only harm Afghan and coalition forces, but approximately a third of the IED attacks wound and kill innocent civilians," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Catching ranking insurgent leaders like the one we were after last night helps us gather information on current tactics and make the area safer for its residents."
After the compounds were cleared and secured, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. The women and children present were protected throughout the search by Afghan forces.
"IEDs not only harm Afghan and coalition forces, but approximately a third of the IED attacks wound and kill innocent civilians," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Catching ranking insurgent leaders like the one we were after last night helps us gather information on current tactics and make the area safer for its residents."
Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command
07.24.2010 KABUL, Afghanistan- An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Paktika province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander involved in improvised explosive device attacks against coalition forces.
The Taliban sub commander also acts as a Mullah who blesses the actions of foreign-influenced insurgents who intimidate the population in order to disrupt the security efforts of the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Mota Khan.
The security force targeted a compound west of Zardad in Mota Khan District in pursuit of the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and then cleared the compound.
After the compound was secure, the security force detained four suspected insurgents for further questioning. No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search. About 300,000 Pakistani rupees were also found at the scene.
"We suspect this operation will significantly cripple insurgent morale and propaganda within the Mota Khan district," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director.
"Afghan and coalition forces will continue to pursue and capture those standing in the way of peace and stability in Afghanistan."
On July 20 an Afghan and coalition force targeted another commander within the same insurgent network, which resulted in three insurgents killed and three suspected insurgents detained. At the scene the security force found and confiscated a motorcycle with seven IED pressure plate switches and other IED-making materials. Additionally, multiple automatic weapons, grenades, chest racks and five blasting caps were also found and destroyed on scene.
The Taliban sub commander also acts as a Mullah who blesses the actions of foreign-influenced insurgents who intimidate the population in order to disrupt the security efforts of the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Mota Khan.
The security force targeted a compound west of Zardad in Mota Khan District in pursuit of the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and then cleared the compound.
After the compound was secure, the security force detained four suspected insurgents for further questioning. No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search. About 300,000 Pakistani rupees were also found at the scene.
"We suspect this operation will significantly cripple insurgent morale and propaganda within the Mota Khan district," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director.
"Afghan and coalition forces will continue to pursue and capture those standing in the way of peace and stability in Afghanistan."
On July 20 an Afghan and coalition force targeted another commander within the same insurgent network, which resulted in three insurgents killed and three suspected insurgents detained. At the scene the security force found and confiscated a motorcycle with seven IED pressure plate switches and other IED-making materials. Additionally, multiple automatic weapons, grenades, chest racks and five blasting caps were also found and destroyed on scene.
Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents in Baghlan
ISAF Joint Command
07.24.2010 KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Baghlan province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban district commander for Baghlan-e Jadid District and a Taliban military commander in charge of numerous insurgent fighters.
The security force targeted a series of compounds south of Arabha in Baghlan-e Jadid District in pursuit of the commanders. At the first compound the security force was immediately engaged with rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire from a tree line outside the compound. An air weapons team engaged the area to suppress the fire. Afghan forces then proceeded to use a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and cleared the compound.
Two suspected insurgents were detained after the residents were questioned at the scene.
A separate combined force went to a second compound in the area and Afghan forces called the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings.
After questioning on the scene two additional suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.
"Focused efforts by Afghan and coalition forces in northern Afghanistan have left the insurgent groups scrambling to replace their leadership," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "These operations will continue until the insurgent groups are eradicated from the area."
Earlier this year, Afghan and coalition forces removed three successive Taliban shadow governors in Baghlan province.
The security force targeted a series of compounds south of Arabha in Baghlan-e Jadid District in pursuit of the commanders. At the first compound the security force was immediately engaged with rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire from a tree line outside the compound. An air weapons team engaged the area to suppress the fire. Afghan forces then proceeded to use a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and cleared the compound.
Two suspected insurgents were detained after the residents were questioned at the scene.
A separate combined force went to a second compound in the area and Afghan forces called the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings.
After questioning on the scene two additional suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.
"Focused efforts by Afghan and coalition forces in northern Afghanistan have left the insurgent groups scrambling to replace their leadership," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "These operations will continue until the insurgent groups are eradicated from the area."
Earlier this year, Afghan and coalition forces removed three successive Taliban shadow governors in Baghlan province.
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