Sep. 10., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained two insurgents and cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 9.

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

Khowst province
Afghan Border Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Terezayi district.

Laghman province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Alingar district.

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

Paktika province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces detained two insurgents during an engagement in Sharan district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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