BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Aug. 27, 2012) – Afghan and coalition forces killed four insurgents, detained two, located three weapons caches and cleared nine improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 26.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs, one in Ghazni District, one in Gelan District and one in Dehyak District.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Andar District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.
Khowst Province
Afghan Border Police and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Gurbuz District. The cache contained IED making materials.
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Sabari District. The cache contained a radio, small arms and ammunition, and military clothing.
Logar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Pul-E Alam District and one in Khoshi.
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces killed two insurgents during an engagement in Pul-E Alam District.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Khoshi District. The cache contained 142 mortar rounds, 23 rockets and small arms ammunition.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Yahya Khel District.
Afghan Border Police 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 Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs in Sayyidabad District.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed two insurgents during an engagement in Nerkh District.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.
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