Friday, March 1, 2013

Mar. 01., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed Taliban leader, Sadiq, and wounded another insurgent during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Feb. 28.

Sadiq was an experienced leader responsible for procuring and distributing small arms and improvised explosive devices to Taliban fighters for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also involved with kidnapping government officials and Afghan National Security Force members.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

Afghan and coalition forces killed an insurgent during an operation in Kishindeh district, Balkh province, Feb. 28.

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator and detained three other insurgents during an operation in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, March 1. The insurgent is alleged to be heavily involved in IED operations in the district. He has also participated in multiple IED attacks and has a history of procuring and distributing IED parts to his fellow insurgents.

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