Afghan and Coalition forces killed three insurgents and detained 14 suspected individuals in eastern Afghanistan during operations throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 13.
Two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed due to engine failure, in Khowst and Logar provinces.
Coalition Forces detained one suspicious individual after he was found video recording their convoy in Maidan Shahr District, Wardak Province. The detainee was safely transported to a nearby base for questioning.
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--In Dand district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader today. The leader is thought to be responsible for Wednesday’s suicide-bomb attack against an Afghan police official in Kandahar province. Two suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.
--Afghan National Police killed three insurgents during an arms battle in Dilah Wa Khosha Disctrict, Paktika Province. After the engagement, an injured insurgent was detained and brought to a local facility for medical attention.
--Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition Forces arrested 10 suspected insurgents during a tactical callout in Shinwar District, Nangarhar Province. The detainees were safely brought to a local compound for questioning.
--Afghan Uniform Police officers arrested two individuals who were in possession of AK-47s and ammunition in Behsud District, Nangarhar Province. The detainees were safely transported to a nearby facility for confirmation.
--Coalition Forces had two unmanned aerial vehicles crash due to engine failure - one in Khowst District, Khowst Province and one in Pul-e Alam District, Logar Province. Both UAVs have been recovered.
--An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search for a Taliban leader in Marah Warah district, Kunar province, Thursday. The targeted leader, Rostum, directed a group of insurgent fighters who planned and led attacks against Afghan forces throughout Kunar province. He was responsible for leading an attack against a school-opening ceremony in the Daridam village in June 2011.
During the operation, the security force assessed the situation, ensured no civilians were in the area and called for a precision airstrike which killed Rostum and his associate.
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