Afghan and coalition security forces positively identified the insurgents and called in close air support assets to engage their position. After the strike, security forces confiscated heavy machine guns, firearms, and ammunition from the scene.
No civilians were harmed during the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The facilitator purchased and transported weapons for use in attacks against coalition forces throughout Helmand province. One additional suspected insurgent was detained.
An Afghan-led and coalition-supported security force discovered a drug cache during an operation in Baghran district, Helmand province, Wednesday. The cache consisted of approximately 660 pounds (300 kilograms) of opium, 660 pounds (300 kilograms) of poppy seeds, 110 pounds (50 kilograms) of morphine base and two drug-processing vats. The security force also discovered several firearms during the operation. The drugs and weapons were destroyed on site without incident.
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. The leader provided weapons and bomb-making materials to insurgents for use in attacks against Afghan forces in Kandahar City.
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Nawa-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, today. The leader conducted roadside bomb attacks and supported suicide bombers throughout the district.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khogyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The facilitator distributes explosives and other supplies to suicide bombers, and suspected of providing safe haven to insurgent fighters. Two suspected insurgents were also detained during the operation
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Haqqani network facilitator in Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, today. The facilitator is responsible for roadside bombings and organizes attacks against coalition installations throughout the district. During the operation, security forces detained two suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms.
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