War in Afghanistan News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command. Operations are reported in the following provinces: Helmand, Kunar, Sar-e Pul, Baghlan, Kandahar, Ghazni, Khost, Logar, Nangarhar, Paktiya and Uruzgan.
A local man in Uruzgan Province rats out the location of an insurgents' IED pressure plate to Coalition Forces.
Operations in 10 different provinces resulted in Haqqani, Taliban and insurgent leaders being captured, including one Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin facilitator in every single province!
At least 4 insurgents were killed in multiple operations after troops were fired upon. Opium, ball bearings, fuses, IED making materials and explosive making materials were found in various weapons caches.
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In other International Security Assistance Force Joint (ISAF) Command Operational News throughout Afghanistan:
Helmand Province
In Helmand province, during separate clearing operations, ISAF patrols were engaged by numerous insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj and Sangin districts, today. Coalition forces returned fire and called for artillery and air support. After gaining positive identification, the artillery support and the air weapons team engaged the enemy positions killing numerous insurgents and forcing the others to flee.
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An ISAF patrol found a weapons cache in Marjah district consisting of one 82 mm mortar round, two anti-personnel mines, several ball bearings and several rocket fuses.
Kunar Province
In Sar Kani district, Kunar province, an ISAF patrol found a weapons cache consisting of 18 82 mm recoilless rifle rounds, homemade explosives, and several IED-making compenets
The drugs, weapons and explosives were confiscated and have been or will be destroyed by the security forces.
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Sar-e Pul Province
An Afghan and coalition force killed several Taliban insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents in Sayad district, Sar-e Pul province, yesterday.
The target of the operation was a Taliban insurgent who is the shadow governor for Sar-e Pul province and key power broker in the north. He has ties to foreign fighter facilitation and suicide training camps operating in the province.
The joint security force targeted a compound in the district based on multiple intelligence sources. While moving into position to secure the compound, the security force was engaged by one Taliban insurgent. The force suppressed enemy fire, killing an insurgent. Several other insurgents from the same area were taken into custody by the joint security force.
The security force then secured and cleared the compound; detaining one additional insurgent for further questioning.
While preparing to exit the area, the force observed several Taliban members take cover in a ditch just outside of town. The security force isolated the ditch, calling for all insurgents to exit peacefully. The insurgents, armed with AK-47’s, engaged the security force. The force returned fire, resulting in several insurgents killed.
Baghlan Province
A combined Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The facilitator is a facilitator who provides logistics for the Taliban. He works with his brother to transfer suicide vests, improvised explosive device supplies and ammunition.
Intelligence reports led the security forces to two compounds suspected of insurgent activity. At the first location, the force called all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. Security forces were careful to ensure the safety of all women and children before their search. After initial questioning, several suspected insurgents were detained. At a separate location, the security force secured and cleared the compound and after ensuring the safety of all women and children, the security force detained several additional suspected insurgents for further questioning.
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Kandahar Province
An Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol killed two insurgents and confiscated a large narcotics cache during a clearing operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The clearing operation targeted an insurgent courier who stores and transports weapons and explosives throughout Maiwand district. During the operation, the security patrol killed two insurgents that tried to engage the combined forces. After clearing the enemy location, the combined forces also confiscated a large drugs cache consisting of 2,340 pounds (1,060 kilograms) of opium.
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An Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader during a security operation in Kandahar city, Kandahar province, yesterday. The cell leader was responsible for planning, preparing and executing attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition security forces.
The security force was led to the leader’s location by multiple intelligence sources. The force cleared and secured the compound and detained the Taliban leader after interviewing residents. Two additional suspected insurgents were also detained. An initiator for an improvised explosive device was also discovered during the search.
Ghanzi Province
A combined Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents during a security operation in Nawah district, Ghanzi province, yesterday. Afghan and joint security forces conducted a raid in order to disrupt Taliban network cells in the district. The target was a Taliban leader who coordinates IED and weapons attacks.
The security force was led to the targeted location based on numerous intelligence sources. While moving into position, the security force was engaged by several insurgents. The force returned fire, killing several insurgents. The insurgents were armed with AK-47’s, a machine gun, two chest racks, and a grenade. The security force also found an IED and IED materials during the operation.
During the operation, an Afghan male was shot in the arm after he displayed what appeared to be a hostile intent. He was treated on-site and transported to a medical treatment facility.
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Khost Province
A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin facilitator in Sabari district, yesterday. The facilitator who is responsible for assisting in the emplacement of IEDs as well as assisting Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin insurgents through reconnaissance.
Based on multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens, the security force tracked the facilitator’s location to a compound in the district. They isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. After interviewing residents the security force identified and detained the facilitator. The operation was conducted with no shots fired.
Logar Province
An Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader, and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Pul-E Alam district, Logar province, yesterday. The targeted leaser was the leader of an attack cell, who plans and coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Based on multiple intelligence sources, the security force tracked the leader to a compound in the district. The force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. The security force commenced their search after ensuring the safety of all women and children. Based on interviews with residents, the security force identified and detained the Taliban leader along with one suspected insurgent. An AK-47 with magazines and explosive-making materials were also found. The operation was completed without shots fired.
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Nangarhar Province
ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar Province, April 2. The Taliban facilitator is involved in coordinating attacks throughout Jalalabad district, to include high profile attacks, and he maintains close connections with multiple Taliban leaders.
Paktiya Province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained a high-level insurgent leader along with a suspected insurgent during a security operation in Dand Patan district, Paktiya province, Sunday.
The insurgent leader and the suspected insurgent arrived at a combined checkpoint and after being identified were detained by the combined forces. The insurgent leader is known to be an improvised explosive device facilitator responsible for emplacing IEDs and coordinating attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF in Dand Patan district over the previous eight months.
Both detainees were taken into custody by Afghan National Security Forces for processing and further questioning.
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Also confirmed today was the capture of a Haqqani senior leader during a raid in Gardez district, Paktiya province, April 2. The Haqqani senior leader was responsible for planning attacks against coalition forces and transporting IED materials and fighters from Pakistan.
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Uruzgan Province
A local Afghan citizen reported a pressure plate activated IED to Afghan and coalition forces in the Khas Uruzgan district of Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, April 2.
The local Afghan National Police checkpoint commander guided a patrol to retrieve and reduce the device, according to ANP officials. An ANP official said the removal demonstrates the increased cooperation between Afghan citizens and local security forces.
“The IED was safely destroyed with no casualties,” said the checkpoint commander. “We are denying the insurgents the ability to plant IEDs around the Khas Uruzgan district.” The consistent removal of insurgent emplaced IEDs in the district has improved freedom of movement for both Afghan National Security Forces and the local populace.
“This is another example of the Afghan government’s ability to provide security for its people,” said a coalition spokesman who was with the patrol. “The success of ANSF today established their competence and capability in the eyes of the local citizens.”
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