An Afghan and coalition force killed one insurgent and wounded two others, including a Taliban commander, during a security operation in Giro district, Ghazni province, yesterday.
The Taliban commander exercised operational control over Taliban fighters in the area and was responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, as well as executing a campaign of fear and intimidation against local citizens in order to degrade support for the government of Afghanistan.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
An Afghan and coalition force killed a Taliban leader, Biragh, during a security operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province, yesterday. Biragh was responsible for conducting IED and small arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He coordinated the activities of multiple fighters and played a crucial role in facilitating weapons to insurgents throughout Helmand district.
North
An Afghan and coalition force killed a Taliban IED expert, Mushtaq, during a security operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, yesterday. Mushtaq, also known as Azizullah or Khalid, was heavily involved in IED operations throughout Kunduz province. He personally carried out multiple IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, and distributed IEDs to fellow insurgents.
East
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (March 7, 2013) - Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared four improvised explosive devices, killed three insurgents and detained a suspected insurgent during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, March 6.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED during operations in the Sayyidabad District.
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IED during operations in the Chak-E Wardak District.
Kapisa Province
Coalition forces killed three insurgents during operations in the Tag Ab District.
Ghazni Province
Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED during operations in the Andar District.
Khowst Province
Afghan and coalition forces detained a suspected insurgent during operations in the Khowst District. The suspected insurgent was transferred to a base for questioning.
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