War in Afghanistan News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command. Operations are reported in the following provinces: Kandahar, Zabul, Helmand, Paktika, Ghazni, Khost and Kapisa.
Afghan and coalition forces completed a multi-day deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement, destroying four tons of narcotics near Nalgham and Siah Choy villages, Zharay district, Kandahar province Feb. 14 and 15. Intelligence reports led Afghan and coalition forces to an area that is an improvised explosive device facilitation hub in Kandahar Province.
IED's and detonators were found in Kapisa Province.
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Complete details on these and other operations as reported in the ISAF Joint Command Operational Update follow.
Kandahar Province
Operating in the Panjwa’i district of Kandahar, a combined patrol found a weapons cache that included 4,500 7.62 mm rounds, five 105 mm shell casings, two 155 mm shell casings, ball bearings, wire and other assorted electronics.
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A combined patrol located 600 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, six AK-47s with full magazines, two anti-aircraft sights, detonation cord and various weapons.
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Afghan and coalition forces completed a multi-day deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement, destroying four tons of narcotics near Nalgham and Siah Choy villages, Zharay district, Kandahar province Feb. 14 and 15.
Intelligence reports led the joint security force to the targeted compounds where Taliban leaders conduct operational planning and facilitate their attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area along Highway 1. The area is an improvised explosive device facilitation hub for the Zharay and Panjwa’i districts region.
Afghan and coalition forces cleared more than 15 compounds suspected of insurgent activity in the area. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the areas.
Zabul Province
In Shah Joy district, Zabul province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban IED facilitator detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The facilitator is involved in suicide attack facilitation and explosive device construction within the district. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.
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Helmand Province
A joint Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol targeted a Taliban improvised explosive device expert in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province today.
Several armed men were killed and one man was detained during the operation.
The target is directly involved in the facilitation, construction and placement of IEDs by Taliban, used to target Afghan security forces, Afghan government officials and ISAF.
Intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led the joint patrol to a compound associated with the target. During the operation four men were killed when they each presented a separate and immediate threat to members of the joint patrol.
During a search of the compound the force discovered two AK-47 rifles, associated ammunition and two grenades.
The detainee was taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning. The weapons were safely destroyed on site.
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Two insurgents were killed during an Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF operation in Sangin district, Helmand province. Coalition forces were engaged with small-arms fire and after establishing positive identification, returned fire on the enemy position, killing two insurgents.
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An ISAF patrol in Marjah district, Helmand province used metal detectors to discover a weapons cache buried in bags. The cache included 1,300 Draganov sniper rifle rounds.
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Two insurgents were killed during an Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF operation in Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province. Coalition forces were engaged with small-arms fire and after establishing positive identification, returned fire on the enemy position, killing two insurgents.
Paktika Province
ISAF confirmed a Taliban facilitator was detained during an Afghan and coalition operation in Paktika province Feb. 8. The facilitator operated out of Yahya Khel district, coordinating communications and intelligence for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Wardak Province
Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Wardak province yesterday. The facilitator operated in Sayyidabad district where he purchased weapons and improvised explosive devices for senior Taliban leaders for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The facilitator was detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
Ghazni Province
In Ghazni City, Ghazni province yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader along with one suspected insurgent during a security operation. The leader in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province was responsible for kidnappings, weapons facilitation and attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in the city, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The leader and one suspected insurgent were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
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Khost Province
Afghan and coalition forces detained a Haqqani Network facilitator along with numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.
The facilitator operated in the district where he was responsible for transferring weapons and ammunition from weapon caches to Haqqani Network insurgents for attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces. He was directly involved in supplying explosives to senior level Haqqani Network leaders in the province.
Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The Haqqani Network facilitator and numerous suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
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In Terayzai district, Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network leader, detaining one suspected insurgent during an operation yesterday. The leader operates in Khost district where he is responsible for conducting direct fire and IED attacks against Afghan and coalition force convoys operating throughout the province. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in Terayzai district, where Afghan forces, assisted by a village elder, called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. One suspected insurgent was detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
Kapisa Province
In Nejrab district, Kapisa province an ISAF patrol found a weapons cache consisting of seven rocket-propelled grenades and 10 detonators.
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