SgtJim
01-30-2011, 08:45 AM
KABUL, Afghanistan – Numerous insurgents were killed during separate clearing and security operations in southern and eastern Afghanistan today.
In Helmand province, an International Security Assistance Force patrol observed one insurgent emplacing an improvised explosive device in Sangin District. After establishing positive identification, 9802coalition forces engaged with small-arms fire, killing the insurgent.
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who operates in Khost District, Khost province, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in the province yesterday.
The Haqqani Network facilitator moves weapons and supplies for attacks in Kabul City and in Khost province. He has direct ties to other Haqqani Network leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicates he received a shipment of weapons and supplies and stored them in the local area for future attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Nadir Shah Kot District, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
The security force recovered a shotgun, rocket-propelled grenade launcher parts, 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of improvised explosive device making material and ammunition at the scene.
KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed two Taliban leaders were detained and Noorani Sahib, a Taliban leader was killed during Afghan and coalition forces operations in Kandahar, Nimroz and Zabul provinces Jan. 23, 25 and yesterday respectively.
In Kandahar province, security forces detained a Taliban leader who was responsible for planning and executing attacks against coalition forces. He was associated with other Taliban leaders in the province, including the Spin Boldak district Taliban leader. Recent reporting indicates he had Taliban insurgents place improvised explosive devices for future attacks.
In Nimroz province, the security forces detained a Taliban leader who operated out of Khash Rod district where he was responsible for the distribution and transfer of weapons and explosives in the province. He also had knowledge of and aids in development of Taliban plans to attack coalition forces in the area. He and fellow Taliban insurgents planned a vehicle-borne IED attack on coalition forces in the area according to recent reporting.
Noorani Sahib was a Taliban leader responsible for improvised explosive device and direct-fire attacks, kidnappings and assassinations along Highway 1. He operated primarily in Zabul province’s Tarnek wa Jaldak district and was directly involved with other Taliban leaders. Recent intelligence reports indicated he was planning multiple attacks against both local Afghans and coalition forces.
Also today, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF discovered several caches in eastern and southern Afghanistan.
In Bamyan, Uruzgan, Kandahar and Helmand provinces, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF found several weapons and IED-making components in Shaybar, Chorah, Arghandab, Panjwa’I, Shah Wali Kot, Marjah and Reg-e Khan Neshin Districts. The caches consisted of 10 anti-personnel mines, 17 Chinese rockets, 25 107 mm rocket fuses, 68 RPGs, 57 RPG boosters, seven 82 mm mortar rounds, 10 81 mm mortar rounds,100 14.5 mm rounds, 100 12.7 mm rounds, 150 20-25 mm rounds, three 107 mm rockets, one chest rack and explosives.
BAGHLAN, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 1st Company, 5th Commando Kandak and Special Operations Task Force – East destroyed a weapons cache located in a cave near Qara Batur village, Baghlan province Jan. 26.
The Afghan-led force discovered the cave while conducting clearing operations in the area, known to be an insurgent staging location. The cache included 28 60mm mortar rounds, more than 200 rounds of DSHK anti-aircraft ammunition, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with rounds and AK-47 assault rifle ammunition.
An air weapons team was requested and both the cave and cache were destroyed on site.
Initial reports indicate no civilians were injured and no damage was reported during the clearing operations. The weapons and IED-making components from all the provinces were confiscated and will be destroyed.
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In Helmand province, an International Security Assistance Force patrol observed one insurgent emplacing an improvised explosive device in Sangin District. After establishing positive identification, 9802coalition forces engaged with small-arms fire, killing the insurgent.
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who operates in Khost District, Khost province, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in the province yesterday.
The Haqqani Network facilitator moves weapons and supplies for attacks in Kabul City and in Khost province. He has direct ties to other Haqqani Network leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicates he received a shipment of weapons and supplies and stored them in the local area for future attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Nadir Shah Kot District, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.
The security force recovered a shotgun, rocket-propelled grenade launcher parts, 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of improvised explosive device making material and ammunition at the scene.
KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed two Taliban leaders were detained and Noorani Sahib, a Taliban leader was killed during Afghan and coalition forces operations in Kandahar, Nimroz and Zabul provinces Jan. 23, 25 and yesterday respectively.
In Kandahar province, security forces detained a Taliban leader who was responsible for planning and executing attacks against coalition forces. He was associated with other Taliban leaders in the province, including the Spin Boldak district Taliban leader. Recent reporting indicates he had Taliban insurgents place improvised explosive devices for future attacks.
In Nimroz province, the security forces detained a Taliban leader who operated out of Khash Rod district where he was responsible for the distribution and transfer of weapons and explosives in the province. He also had knowledge of and aids in development of Taliban plans to attack coalition forces in the area. He and fellow Taliban insurgents planned a vehicle-borne IED attack on coalition forces in the area according to recent reporting.
Noorani Sahib was a Taliban leader responsible for improvised explosive device and direct-fire attacks, kidnappings and assassinations along Highway 1. He operated primarily in Zabul province’s Tarnek wa Jaldak district and was directly involved with other Taliban leaders. Recent intelligence reports indicated he was planning multiple attacks against both local Afghans and coalition forces.
Also today, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF discovered several caches in eastern and southern Afghanistan.
In Bamyan, Uruzgan, Kandahar and Helmand provinces, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF found several weapons and IED-making components in Shaybar, Chorah, Arghandab, Panjwa’I, Shah Wali Kot, Marjah and Reg-e Khan Neshin Districts. The caches consisted of 10 anti-personnel mines, 17 Chinese rockets, 25 107 mm rocket fuses, 68 RPGs, 57 RPG boosters, seven 82 mm mortar rounds, 10 81 mm mortar rounds,100 14.5 mm rounds, 100 12.7 mm rounds, 150 20-25 mm rounds, three 107 mm rockets, one chest rack and explosives.
BAGHLAN, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 1st Company, 5th Commando Kandak and Special Operations Task Force – East destroyed a weapons cache located in a cave near Qara Batur village, Baghlan province Jan. 26.
The Afghan-led force discovered the cave while conducting clearing operations in the area, known to be an insurgent staging location. The cache included 28 60mm mortar rounds, more than 200 rounds of DSHK anti-aircraft ammunition, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with rounds and AK-47 assault rifle ammunition.
An air weapons team was requested and both the cave and cache were destroyed on site.
Initial reports indicate no civilians were injured and no damage was reported during the clearing operations. The weapons and IED-making components from all the provinces were confiscated and will be destroyed.
from waronterrornews