R.I.P. - Sgt. Enrique Mondragon

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Sgt. Enrique Mondragon, 23, of The Colony, Texas, died Dec. 24, in Baraki Barak, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by small arms fire while on dismounted patrol.  He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany.

            For further information related to this release, please contact U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs, Heidelberg, Germany at (011) 49 622-1577270.  After duty hours, please call (011) 49 162-2716685.

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from WFAA: 
Posted on December 26, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Updated yesterday at 5:29 PM
A soldier from The Colony has been killed in Afghanistan.
Sgt. Enrique Mondragon, 23, died after his unit was attacked by small arms fire while on patrol in Baraki Barak, about 40 miles south of the capital, Kabul,  on Christmas Eve.

His body was brought back to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday morning. Funeral services are pending.

Mondragon was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Bamberg, Germany.

At least 2,040 members of the U.S. military have now died in Afghanistan since the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, according to the Associated Press.

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Dec. 03., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested the senior Taliban leader for eastern Chimtal district, Balkh province, today.

The leader planned and conducted numerous attacks, including improvised explosive device attacks, against Afghan and coalition forces and provided direct support to other senior Taliban leaders in the province.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today that a local Taliban leader was arrested during a security operation in Sar-e Pul district, Sar-e Pul province, Saturday. The detained Taliban leader was responsible for planning and conducting improvised explosive device attacks throughout Sar-e Pul province, and provided direct assistance to senior Taliban leaders in the province.

South

In Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader who organized attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in eastern Shah Wali Kot district. He also facilitated the movement of Taliban fighters, weapons and ammunition within the district. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized several weapons.

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader controlled insurgents operating in the district and facilitated the movement of weapons to insurgents in the area. He was also responsible for executing both direct fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force also detained two suspected insurgents.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader today during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province. The leader controlled a group of insurgents, and facilitated the acquisition and movement of weapons and ammunition in central Pul-e ‘Alam and eastern Baraki Barak districts.

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8 including commanders killed in Logar operation

Districts of Logar. This image does not include Azra district, located to the east of Khoshi and Mohammad Agha. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

PUL-I-ALAM (PAN): Eight militants, including three commanders, were killed during a joint operation in the Baraki Barak district of central Logar province on Wednesday, an official said.

Afghan National Army (ANA) and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops conducted the operation in Allahdad Khel village of the district, said the governor’s spokesman, Din Muhammad Darvesh.

He to Pajhwok Afghan News the NATO-led troops provided air support to the ANA. The soldiers suffered no casualties. The dead included Mullah Bakar, Mullah Ilyas and Mullah Zarqavi, he said.

Baraki district chief, Muhammad Rahim Amin, acknowledged the killings and said the rebel commanders were involved in roadside bombings and other terrorist activities.

from Pajhwok
By Abdul Maqsud Azizi Nov 21, 2012 - 15:57

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ISAF drone attack kills 3 boys in Logar

Districts of Logar. This image does not include Azra district, located to the east of Khoshi and Mohammad Agha. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

PUL-I-ALAM (PAN): Three civilians were killed during an ISAF drone strike in the Baraki Barak district of central Logar province on Monday, residents and the provincial council head said.

The airstrike was conducted at around 1.00pm in the Shati Qala area of the district, killing three boys, provincial council chief, Ghulam Yahiya Ahmadzai, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

He said the boys, all aged below 16 years, were working on their farm, and village elders later took their bodies to the governor’s office as a mark of protest.

Resident Haji Habibur Rahman said the boys, working on their carrot farm, had no links to the insurgents.

Baraki Barak district chief, Mohammad Rahim Amin, said the base of American troops came under rocket attack from the area where the airstrike was conducted. He said an investigation was underway to determine whether or not the youngsters had a role in the attack.

Meanwhile, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) media office in Kabul said it was unaware of the incident. It would look into the issue, a brief statement from the NATO-led said.

from Pajhwok
By Abdul Maqsud Azizi Nov 12, 2012 - 19:42
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maybe becuase of this???
(btw, no other confirmation)  ->

Al-Farooq| 4 75mm cannon rounds slam inside US-nato base, 11am, Baraki Barak district (Logar), 2 invaders killed, outpost damaged.
— Abdulqahar Balkhi (@ABalkhi) November 12, 2012

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Sep. 29., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed a known Haqqani leader during a security operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Friday.

The Haqqani leader, Ghairat, was suspected of having coordinated numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Baraki Barak. In the days leading to the operation, he was believed to be preparing an improvised explosive device for an attack against Afghan and coalition forces within the district.

The security force positively identified Ghairat and another militant engaging in insurgent activity in an isolated area and conducted a precision airstrike, killing both Ghairat and the insurgent.

A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no property was damaged as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Sar-e Pul district, Sar-e Pul province, today. The leader is believed to be responsible for planning and executing improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the district.

South

Afghan Special Police and coalition forces seized more than 3,000 kilograms (6,600 pounds) of narcotics and removed multiple insurgents from the battlefield in an operation in Garm Ser district, Helmand province yesterday. The partnered forces interdicted a number of vehicles along a known narcotics smuggling route, recovering 2,360 kilograms of dry opium, 265 kilograms of hashish, 250 kilograms of brown heroin, 160 kilograms of wet opium, and weapons with ammunition. After stopping the vehicles, the combined force was fired upon by the occupants, who then returned fire, killing several insurgents and detaining the others. The value of the seizure is estimated at $2 million. The vehicles and drugs were destroyed on site. No civilians, ANSF or coalition forces were injured during the operation.

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested a number of suspected Taliban insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban facilitator in Kandahar district, Kandahar province, today. The facilitator is suspected of acquiring bomb-making materials while organizing the movement of weapons and explosives for insurgent attacks across Panjwa’i district, Kandahar.

East

Afghan and coalition forces conducted a security operation in search of an al-Qaida associated Taliban leader, resulting in the death of a number of armed insurgents, in Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, Friday. During the operation, the security force observed three armed individuals engaging in insurgent activity. After ensuring no civilians were in the area, the security force killed the insurgents with a precision airstrike. The al-Qaida associated leader is suspected of directing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces while facilitating the movement of weapons throughout the region. A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no property was damaged as a result of the operation.

During an operation in search of a Taliban attack leader, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a number of suspected insurgents in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The Taliban leader is believed to provide weapons and rockets to insurgents while coordinating the re-supply of ammunition throughout the district.

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Aug. 24., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 24, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents and seized multiple weapons and ammunition during an operation to arrest an al-Qaeda associated Taliban leader in Andar district, Ghazni province, today.

The Taliban leader acquires weapons and directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the region.

During the operation, two armed insurgents attacked the security force. The security force returned fire, killing both of the attackers. No civilians were harmed in the exchange.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

East

In Baraki Barak district, Logar province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader today. The Haqqani leader directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Baraki Barak and Pul-e ‘Alam districts.

An Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents in an operation to find a Taliban leader in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, today. The Taliban leader controls a group of insurgents, and plans and directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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District security chief killed in Logar province

Districts of Logar. This image does not include Azra district, located to the east of Khoshi and Mohammad Agha. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to local authorities in eastern Logar province, district police chief for Baraki Barak was killed following militants attack.

Provincial governor spokesman Din Mohammad Darwish confirming the report said Baraki Barak district police chief Hazrat Mohammad was killed late Friday evening by Taliban militants in this province.

Mr. Darwish further added one of the security guard of Hazrat Mohammad was killed and another one was critically injured following the incident.

He also said at least two Taliban militants were killed following the clashes.

Taliban militants yet to comment regarding the report.


from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Sat Jun 23, 1:48 pm

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Taliban and Haqqani leaders detained in Logar province

Afghan and NATO-led international coalition security forces detained Taliban and Haqqani Network leaders following joint military operations at Logar, Paktia and eastern Nangarhar province.

According to a statement released by International Security Assitance Force, Afghan and coalition security force detained two insurgent leaders during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today.

One of the leaders was from the Haqqani network and the other was a leader in the Taliban network.

The Haqqani leader directed roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout Pul-e ‘Alam and Baraki Barak districts. He also provided weapons, ammunition, and explosives to insurgents in the area.

The Taliban leader coordinated attacks against Afghan and coalition troops in Baraki Barak district as well. The security force detained two additional insurgents as a result of this operation.

The source further added, in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader organized suicide bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also served as a Taliban judge. While implementing Taliban law, he ordered beheadings and other punishments for Afghan civilians living in the area. The security force detained several additional insurgents as a result of this operation.

Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator and explosives expert during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, ISAF said adding that the facilitator coordinated roadside bombings against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district.

In a separate operation at Shinwar district, Nangarhar province, a Provincial Response Company advised by coalition forces detained a Taliban leader and improvised explosive device expert during an operation, yesterday. The leader was responsible for transporting and emplacing IEDs throughout the province, as well as attacks against ANSF and coalition forces. Several additional insurgents were also detained during the operation.

Anti-government armed militant groups yet to comment regarding the reports.

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By SADAF SHINWARI

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