SgtJim
02-09-2011, 05:01 AM
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 9845
2011-02-S-057
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 8, 2011) — Coalition forces are investigating an incident where one Afghan civilian was killed and four received minor injuries during an engagement with insurgents emplacing improvised explosives devices near the Watangatu School in Alishang District of Laghman Province last night.
The Coalition unit fired several mortars at the insurgents to stop them from emplacing the IED once they had positively identified their intent. Preliminary reports indicate that one of the rounds may have caused the civilian casualty.
Coalition forces discovered a jug filled with 200 lbs. of homemade explosives and an artillery shell in the same location where the insurgents were spotted emplacing the IED.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
South
A joint Afghan National Security and ISAF patrol killed several insurgents, including an insurgent leader, during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province yesterday.
The targeted leader, Haji Bahaar, lead a number of fighters in Nad ‘Ali and was involved in planning attacks against Afghan security forces and ISAF.
Acting on multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens, the force moved towards a compound associated with Bahaar. Afghan forces initiated a call-out for the inhabitants to exit the compound safely. There was no response from the building. As the force entered the compound, several insurgents opened fire. The joint force returned fire killing several insurgents. A search of the compound led to the discovery of several AK-47 rifles, associated ammunition and IED components.
A joint Afghan National Security and ISAF patrol targeted a Taliban leader in Kajaki district, Helmand province yesterday. Two insurgents were killed during the operation.
The target is a Taliban leader in northern Helmand who plans and carries out small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade attacks against Afghan security forces and ISAF.
Acting on multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens, the force moved towards a compound associated with the target. They initiated an Afghan-led call-out to give the occupants of the compound a chance to exit safely. A man, several women and children exited the building while under protection of the patrol. During the call-out, the force noticed an insurgent inside the building aiming a rifle at them. The insurgent posed an immediate threat to the patrol and the women and children, and was killed with aimed shots.
The male who exited the building was sent into another building to bring out anybody that might be inside. When he emerged from the building, he attempted to engage the patrol with a rifle. He was shot and killed by the patrol.
During a search of the area, the patrol discovered two AK-47 rifles and associated ammunition.
In Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, a combined patrol found a weapons and IED-making components consisting of two 105 mm artillery shells, one directional fragmentation charge, 32 pressure plates, seven anti-personnel mines, 40 81 mm mortar rounds, explosives, seven battery packs and several radio components.
East
A remote-detonated roadside bomb exploded in Nangarhar province today, wounding six Afghan civilians. The bomb was placed on bicycle and initial reports indicate it was targeting the brother of a parliament member when it exploded in Behsud district. Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces were near the area when the explosion occurred and responded to provide assistance and investigate the incident.
Also in the same district, one Afghan civilian was killed and two wounded during an IED attack.
2011-02-S-057
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 8, 2011) — Coalition forces are investigating an incident where one Afghan civilian was killed and four received minor injuries during an engagement with insurgents emplacing improvised explosives devices near the Watangatu School in Alishang District of Laghman Province last night.
The Coalition unit fired several mortars at the insurgents to stop them from emplacing the IED once they had positively identified their intent. Preliminary reports indicate that one of the rounds may have caused the civilian casualty.
Coalition forces discovered a jug filled with 200 lbs. of homemade explosives and an artillery shell in the same location where the insurgents were spotted emplacing the IED.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
South
A joint Afghan National Security and ISAF patrol killed several insurgents, including an insurgent leader, during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province yesterday.
The targeted leader, Haji Bahaar, lead a number of fighters in Nad ‘Ali and was involved in planning attacks against Afghan security forces and ISAF.
Acting on multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens, the force moved towards a compound associated with Bahaar. Afghan forces initiated a call-out for the inhabitants to exit the compound safely. There was no response from the building. As the force entered the compound, several insurgents opened fire. The joint force returned fire killing several insurgents. A search of the compound led to the discovery of several AK-47 rifles, associated ammunition and IED components.
A joint Afghan National Security and ISAF patrol targeted a Taliban leader in Kajaki district, Helmand province yesterday. Two insurgents were killed during the operation.
The target is a Taliban leader in northern Helmand who plans and carries out small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade attacks against Afghan security forces and ISAF.
Acting on multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens, the force moved towards a compound associated with the target. They initiated an Afghan-led call-out to give the occupants of the compound a chance to exit safely. A man, several women and children exited the building while under protection of the patrol. During the call-out, the force noticed an insurgent inside the building aiming a rifle at them. The insurgent posed an immediate threat to the patrol and the women and children, and was killed with aimed shots.
The male who exited the building was sent into another building to bring out anybody that might be inside. When he emerged from the building, he attempted to engage the patrol with a rifle. He was shot and killed by the patrol.
During a search of the area, the patrol discovered two AK-47 rifles and associated ammunition.
In Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, a combined patrol found a weapons and IED-making components consisting of two 105 mm artillery shells, one directional fragmentation charge, 32 pressure plates, seven anti-personnel mines, 40 81 mm mortar rounds, explosives, seven battery packs and several radio components.
East
A remote-detonated roadside bomb exploded in Nangarhar province today, wounding six Afghan civilians. The bomb was placed on bicycle and initial reports indicate it was targeting the brother of a parliament member when it exploded in Behsud district. Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces were near the area when the explosion occurred and responded to provide assistance and investigate the incident.
Also in the same district, one Afghan civilian was killed and two wounded during an IED attack.