Two more Taliban leaders led at least 6 of their thugs into capture in the last 48 hrs.
Two Haqqani chose to meet their Demonic Overlords.
Two HiG chose the same fate, while 3 others chose the safer route of the Iron Bar Motel.
Numerous munitions were captured in the process.
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ISAF Details Follow:
The Taliban leader was responsible for coordinating attacks and acquiring weapons for insurgents in the district.
The force also destroyed an unstable explosive ordinance facility during the operation, neutralizing the threat to Afghan civilians in the area.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Qalat district, Zabul province, an Afghan and coalition combined security force captured a Taliban leader and one suspected insurgent during a security operation, Saturday. The detained leader was responsible for leading attacks against Afghan National Security Forces in the district. He also coordinated roadside bomb placements and facilitated weapons for other insurgents.
An Afghan and coalition combined security force destroyed an unstable explosive ordinance facility and detained two suspected insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Saturday. The target of the operation was a Taliban leader involved in the facilitation, movement and preparation of heavy weapons throughout the upper Gereshk area. During the search, the security force came across the facility. After securing the area and ensuring no civilians were present, the force destroyed the facility, which was laden with explosives.
East
In Nerkh district, Wardak province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents during a security search for a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader, Saturday. The leader is the bodyguard for the highest-appointed Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin district leader. While searching for the leader, the force noticed several armed insurgents hiding in a nearby tree line. After they identified the threat, the force fired at the armed insurgents, killing two. Following the engagement, the force seized multiple grenades, AK-47 assault rifles and chest racks.
An Afghan and coalition combined security force killed two insurgents during a search for a Haqqani network leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, Saturday. The targeted leader is responsible for building roadside bombs and coordinating direct action attacks in the district. The security force was led to the area after receiving several tips from local citizens about insurgent activity in the area. While searching the area, the force observed two armed insurgents manoeuvring in the area. A fire fight ensued and the two insurgents were killed. The deceased insurgents were armed with several grenades, AK-47 assault rifles, blasting caps for explosives, detonation cord and chest racks. No civilians were harmed during this operation.
Lastly, an ISAF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle made a forced landing in Jalalabad city, Nangarhar province, Saturday. While the exact cause of the forced landing is under investigation, initial indications suggest mechanical issues may be the cause. The UAV was conducting routine operations at the time of the crash. Security forces assess no civilians were injured during this incident and there are no reports of enemy activity in the immediate area.
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