KABUL, Afghanistan (May 21, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force wounded a senior Taliban leader and arrested one other insurgent during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today.
The senior leader is responsible for directing and executing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He and his subordinates facilitate the movement of weapons and military equipment throughout Zharay district, in addition to constructing, distributing and emplacing improvised explosive devices, resulting in the death of Afghan civilians.
During the operation, the insurgent leader physically attacked the security force. The force engaged the individual in self-defense, wounding him.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of a senior Taliban leader, Qari Adil, during an operation in Khanaqa district, Jowzjan province, Sunday. Adil, also known as Naymat, was responsible for illegal tax collection in Jowzjan and Balkh provinces. He and his subordinates intimidated local civilians into paying illegitimate fees in order to fund Taliban operations. He assassinated multiple village elders who had resisted his extortion activities. He also facilitated the movement of weapons and military equipment for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force wounded one insurgent during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Ghaziabad district, Kunar province, yesterday. The insurgent leader is responsible for relaying instructions from Taliban senior leadership to fighters in Nuristan district. He extorts money from local businesses in order to fund insurgent activity and coordinates attacks on Afghan government officials. He also actively recruits Taliban members in the local area and facilitates the movement of military equipment for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
An Afghan and coalition security force killed three insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in La’lpur district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader is the ranking military official in Bati Kot district. He exercises operational control over a cell of fighters responsible for improvised explosive device attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitates the acquisition of IED making materials, constructs and emplaces IEDs, and trains other Taliban members on IED operations. He also recruits suicide bombers and is actively involved in kidnapping operations targeting Afghan officials.
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (May 21, 2013) - Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces killed three insurgents, detained five suspected insurgents, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared nine improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 20.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Andar District.
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Ghazni District.
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Waghez District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Saberi District.
Logar Province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Pul-e Alam District.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces detained five suspected insurgents and found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Bermal District. The suspects were transferred to a base for
questioning.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Secuirty Forces and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED and discovered one weapons cache containing small-caliber ammunition during operations in the Sayed Abad District.
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