BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents, detained 15, located a weapons cache and cleared an improvised explosive device during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 18.
Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained seven insurgents during an engagement in Qarah Bagh district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
A coalition airstrike killed two insurgents in Giro district who were emplacing an IED.
Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained two insurgents while investigating a weapons cache in Terezayi district. The cache contained mines, grenades and explosives. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Paktiya province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained five insurgents during an engagement in Zurmat district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent who was wounded when the IED he was emplacing detonated prematurely in Jahi district. The detainee received medical care and was transferred to a base for questioning.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.
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