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

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 29) — An Afghan-led security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, today.

The leader organized roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the province.

As the Afghan portion of the force moved into the area and conducted a call out, the insurgent leader and an additional insurgent attempted to fire on the force. The Afghan soldiers returned fire, killing the attackers. Multiple weapons and several blasting caps were also confiscated.

In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:

South

In Qalat district, Zabul province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a senior Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader organized attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in Kabul, Kandahar and Herat provinces. He also coordinated with Taliban leaders in Pakistan to supply the weapons, ammunition and equipment to insurgents. The security force detained one additional insurgent as a result of this operation.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a senior Haqqani facilitator in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, today. The facilitator provides weapons, ammunition and equipment to insurgents for attacks in Kabul City. He also works with the Haqqani leadership to coordinate resources for attacks similar to the April 15 attack in Kabul. The security force detained multiple suspected Haqqani insurgents as a result of this operation.

In Qarah Bagh district, Ghazni province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The leader plans and directs roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the district. The security force detained two suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.

Finally, in Paghman district, Kabul province, an Afghan patrol supported by coalition forces conducted an operation to disrupt insurgent weapons trafficking Friday. During the operation, the force discovered a 122 mm rocket. An Afghan explosive ordnance disposal team disarmed the rocket and transported it to a secure location for examination.

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