Sep. 20., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of Qari Yahya, an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader, during an operation in Qal-al-ye Zal district, Kunduz province, Tuesday.

As the security force approached Qari Yahya’s location, he and another IMU leader maneuvered from the compound and displayed hostile intent toward the Afghan and coalition troops. The security force positively identified the insurgent threat and engaged. Qari Yahya was killed and the other IMU leader was arrested without injury. No civilians were harmed during the operation.

Qari Yahya was directly responsible for facilitating and conducting improvised explosive device attacks throughout Kunduz, in addition to maintaining communication and logistic ties with senior IMU and Taliban leaders.

The security force also detained a few other insurgents as a result of this operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force killed two armed insurgents during an operation to arrest a senior Taliban leader in Balkh district, Balkh province, today. As the security force approached the Taliban leader’s suspected location, two armed insurgents maneuvered toward the Afghan and coalition troops and displayed hostile intent. The security force positively identified the lethal threat and engaged, killing both armed insurgents. No civilians were harmed during the operation. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized multiple firearms and grenades as a result of the operation.

South

An Afghan and coalition force arrested a Taliban informant in Khakrez district, Kandahar province, today. The detained informant is suspected of acquiring and providing information regarding Afghan and coalition security operations to Taliban leaders operating throughout the region, as well as providing guidance for improvised explosive device attacks. The security force also detained one alleged insurgent and seized several kilograms of explosive material as a result of the operation.

East

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained a few suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms and during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader in Bak district, Khost province, today. The leader is believed to coordinate attacks throughout the region, specializing in the use of improvised explosive devices.

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