SgtJim
12-01-2010, 05:51 PM
KABUL, Afghanistan – International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Taliban leader during an air strike in Sangīn district, Helmand province, Dec. 1.
The targeted Taliban leader is a known improvised explosive device cell leader who plans, coordinates and executes IED attacks in the Nād ‘Alī area. He is also alleged to routinely conduct intimidation activities to control local citizens. This includes the murder of a local tribal elder, demands for payments from local citizens, and threatening those who work for and support the Afghan government and ISAF.
Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led ISAF to the location of the targeted Taliban leader. ISAF tracked the targeted leader who was traveling on a motorcycle with an associate for several hours, as he moved from one location to another conducting what appeared to be insurgent activities. As the Taliban leader entered a remote area, ISAF conducted the air strike.
The two insurgents were killed in the air strike.
Initial reports indicate no civilians were injured in the attack.
The targeted Taliban leader is a known improvised explosive device cell leader who plans, coordinates and executes IED attacks in the Nād ‘Alī area. He is also alleged to routinely conduct intimidation activities to control local citizens. This includes the murder of a local tribal elder, demands for payments from local citizens, and threatening those who work for and support the Afghan government and ISAF.
Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led ISAF to the location of the targeted Taliban leader. ISAF tracked the targeted leader who was traveling on a motorcycle with an associate for several hours, as he moved from one location to another conducting what appeared to be insurgent activities. As the Taliban leader entered a remote area, ISAF conducted the air strike.
The two insurgents were killed in the air strike.
Initial reports indicate no civilians were injured in the attack.