BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Aug. 26, 2012) – Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents, detained one, located a weapons cache and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 25.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Ghazni District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Gurbuz District. The cache contained IED making materials.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Pul-E Alam District.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed two insurgents during an engagement in Pul-E Alam District.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Yahya Khel District.
Paktiya Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Jaji District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs in Sayyidabad District.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.