BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Aug. 29, 2012) – Afghan and coalition forces killed six insurgents, detained one and cleared eight improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 28.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs, two in Ghazni District and one in Qarah Bagh District.
Kapisa Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Nijrab District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Sabari District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.
Kunar Province
A coalition airstrike killed two insurgents in Darah Ye Pech District in response to Afghan National Security Forces and CF receiving small arms and indirect fire.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Kama District.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Sar Rowzah District and one in Sharan District.
Parwan Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Bagram District.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed four insurgents during an engagement in Jaghatu District.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.