BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Sept. 7, 2012) – Afghan and coalition forces killed five insurgents, detained five and cleared seven improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 6.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs, one in Ghazni District, one in Qarah Bagh District and one in Gelan District.
Khowst Province
Afghan Border Police and coalition forces detained three insurgents during an engagement in Khowst District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Kunar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed five insurgents during an engagement in Bar Kunar District.
Laghman Province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Mehtar Lam District.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Mohmand Darah District.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Qarah Bagh District.
Paktiya Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained two insurgents during an engagement in Jaji District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Sayyidabad District.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.