Oct. 18., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained an insurgent and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Oct. 17.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Army soldiers detained an insurgent during an engagement in Andar district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Khugyani district.

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

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

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.

Posted in: Afghan National Army, Afghanistan, Andar District, Ghazni, Improvised explosive device, Paktika Province, RC-East