Afshin was directly affiliated with the Dec. 24, 2012 attack in Baraki Barak district that killed an American service member and the Dec. 28, 2012 attack that killed an Afghan National Army soldier. Prior to his death, Afshin was believed planning an attack on Afghan and coalition forces. He also coordinated and executed attacks utilizing heavy weapons, mines and small-arms fire.
Ismail was the deputy Taliban leader for Baraki Barak district during the winter months. He issued guidance on direct and indirect fire as well as improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He financed the acquisition of IED-making materials, rockets and ammunition for heavy weapons.
During the operation the security force also seized multiple hand grenades, and assault-rifle with associated gear and ammunition.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
During an operation, an Afghan and coalition security force detained four insurgents in search of a Taliban senior leader in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, today. The leader allegedly coordinates complex attacks and facilitates weaponry to include rockets, mortars, rifles and multiple types of improvised explosive devices.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, today. The leader is believed to organize, facilitate and conduct IED attacks along Highway 1 in the district. He is thought to oversee the acquisition and distribution of IED components to insurgents for emplacements targeting Afghan and coalition forces in the area. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents and seized a firearm as a result of the operation.
During an operation in Ghaziabad district, Kunar province, Sunday, Afghan and coalition forces killed two armed insurgents. During the operation, the security force observed two armed individuals engaged in insurgent activity and engaged them with a precision strike, killing both.
Afghan and coalition forces detained two insurgents and cleared four IEDs during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 10.
Wardak Province
Coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Jalrez District.
Khowst Province
Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs in Spera District.
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Bak District.
Afghan and coalition forces detained two suspected insurgents who were attempting to cut through the perimeter fence of a base in Khowst District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Operations in RC-East are ongoing.