BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Aug. 9, 2012) – Afghan and coalition forces killed eight insurgents, detained three and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 8.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed three insurgents during an engagement in Ab Band District.
Kapisa Province
Afghan Local Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Nejrab District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Sabari District and Bak District.
Kunar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed three insurgents during engagements in Nari District.
Logar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Pul-E Alam District.
A coalition airstrike killed two insurgents in Kharwar District in response to Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces receiving direct fire.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained an insurgent who was emplacing an IED in Bati Kot District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Orgun District.
Paktiya Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Gardez District.
Afghan
Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained two insurgents who were found in possession of suspicious materials in Shwak District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.