July 24., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed one insurgent, detained nine and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, July 24.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Dehyak district and one in Qarah Bagh district.

Kapisa province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Tagab district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained two insurgents who were gathering information on coalition forces in Khowst district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Kunar province
A coalition airstrike killed an insurgent in Bar Kunar district in response to Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces receiving small arms and indirect fire.

Logar province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Muhammad Aghah district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Achin district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Yosuf Khel district.

Paktiya province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained seven individuals suspected of insurgent activity in Zurmat district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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