Oct. 04., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained two insurgents and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Oct. 3.

Kunar province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Watahpur district.

An insurgent injured himself when his IED detonated prematurely in Sar Kani district. Afghan Uniformed Police provided the insurgent with medical care and then transferred him to a base for questioning.

Paktya province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs in Zurmat district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Parwan district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

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

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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