Aug. 20., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents, detained one and cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 19.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs, one in Ghazni district and two in Gelan district.

Kapisa province
Afghan Local Police and coalition forces killed two insurgents and wounded one during an engagement in Tagab district. The wounded received medical care and was transferred to a base for questioning.

Laghman province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Alingar District.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Chak-E Wardak district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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