Defeats rage across Afghanistan for the enemy. A 14.5 mm Anti-aircraft gun was captured, along with nearly 3 tons of hash and 1/2 ton of opium, used to finance their operations were captured over the last two days.
Nine Taliban fighters were sent to their graves. A Taliban and a HiG leader were captured, along with at least 24 Taliban thugs and a HiG buddy. ISAF Details follow.
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The targeted Taliban leader conducted IED and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Darreh-I Bum and Qadis districts of Badghis province.
The combined force targeted the leader after intelligence reports indicated insurgent activity in the district. Several insurgents were killed as they attempted to engage the security force. Additionally, two suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.
After initial assessment, it was discovered that one of the detained individuals was the targeted leader.
No women or children were harmed during this operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Qalat district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader Thursday.
The leader directs a group of fighters augmented by al-Qaida associated foreign fighters assembled in Quetta, Pakistan.
Intelligence tips led the force to search for the leader at a compound in the district. The force secured the area and had all occupants exit the building before beginning their search. The force questioned residents and detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning.
The security force also confiscated multiple AK-47 assault rifles and chest racks during the operation.
No shots were fired during the operation.
A combined Afghan and coaltion patrol targeted an insurgent leader during an operation in Chorah District, Uruzgan province Thursday.
Three insurgents were killed, 13 men were detained and several weapons were found during the operation.
The target of the operation leads several insurgent groups in southeast Uruzgan and northern Kandahar provinces. He also supplies insurgents with improvised explosive devices, explosives and weapons used to target Afghan security forces.
The insurgents were killed when they attempted to engage the combined force with their weapons. Two AK-47 rifles, one .303 rifle and associated ammunition were discovered during the operation.
The detainees were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning
A combined Afghan and colation patrol targeted narcotic networks during an operation in Ghorak district, Kandahar province Thursday.
The operation led to the discovery of 100,000 Pakistani Rupees (U.S. $1,158) and 816 pounds (370 kgs) of opium.
The money was seized by Afghan authorities and the narcotics were safely destroyed on site.
In Sangin District, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents Thursday.
The security force was engaged by insurgents with small arm fire; the security force positively identified enemy positions and requested indirect fire support. Colaition forces returned fire with small arm and indirect fire killing several insurgents.
An ISAF patrol killed several insurgents during a security operation in Now Zad District, Helmand province Friday.
The insurgents were killed when they were organizing an improvised explosive device attack.
Subsequently, the ISAF patrol discovered four radios, batteries, wires and carbon rods.
A combined Afghan and coalition force discovered a weapons cache during a security operation in Chorah District, Uruzgan province Friday.
The cache consisted of nine rocket propelled grenades, 2000 7.62 mm rounds and three liters jugs with homemade explosives.
All the weapons were destroyed by the security force.
In Zharay District, Kandahar province an Afghan and coalition force discovered a weapons cache Friday. The weapons cache consisted of 27 yellow jugs of homemade explosive, detonation cords and other components for IEDs.
In Nahr-e-Saraj District, Helmand province an ISAF patrol identified and destroyed a KPV 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, during an operation, Wednesday.
The ISAF patrol identified the weapon, after searching for the heavy machine gun for almost a month.
The weapon was found mounted to the back of a pickup truck and covered with a tarp.
The coalition force destroyed the weapon on site.
The 14.5 mm Krupnokaliberniy Pulemoyot Vladimirova was designed by the Soviet Union after World War II as an infantry weapon. After remodelling the weapon due to its size and heavy weight, it became an anti-aircraft weapon. The most recent version of the 14.5 mm KPV has a 2,000-meter horizontal range against flying aircraft.
No casualties or property damage was reported.
A combined Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force operation secured a large amount of narcotics in Deh Rawud District, Uruzgan province Thursday.
The operation seized 2646 pounds (1,200 kilograms) of hashish, 110 pounds (50 kgs) of poppy seeds and 13 pounds (six kgs) of opium.
One man was detained during the operation and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
The narcotics were safely destroyed on site.
In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache Thursday consisting of 200 120 mm mortar rounds, 30 cases of 12.7 mm rounds, one Afghan National Army uniform and one Afghan National Police uniform.
All weapons have been or will be destroyed by the security forces.
East
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Charkh district, Logar province Thursday.
The leader was directly responsible for conducting ambushes against Afghan and coalition forces with IEDs and rocket-propelled grenades. He also facilitated the movement of weapons, ammunition and insurgents in the district.
The combined security force cleared and searched a compound in Charkh district, where they interviewed residents about insurgent activity. During initial questioning, the force identified and detained two individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. It was later discovered that one of the individuals detained was the targeted insurgent leader.
No shots were fired during the search and no civilians were harmed.
In Bak district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin facilitator and one of his associates during a security operation Thursday.
The facilitator was responsible for assisting the movement of munitions throughout Khost province for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
The combined security force targeted a compound in the district. An Afghan soldier called all occupants out of the buildings, allowing the security force to ensure the safety of all women and children. After all occupants were secured, the force searched the compound.
While questioning residents a man identified himself as the targeted individual. The security force took him into custody and detained one of his associates.
In Jaghatu district, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader yesterday.
The senior Taliban leader directs dozens of fighters in the area and emplaces IEDs targeting Afghan and coalition forces.
After gathering intelligence reports, the combined security force searched for the senior leader at a compound in the district. After conducting initial questioning on-scene, the force detained several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity in the area.
The operation was conducted and completed without any shots being fired and no civilians were harmed.
West
A combined Afghan and collation force discovered a drug cache in Bakwah District, Farah province Friday.
The cache consisted of 110 pounds (50 kgs) of opium. It was also discovered one AK-47 rifle, one full AK-47 magazine and some bags with ammonium nitrate and fertilizer.
One insurgent was detained during the operation and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
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