Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Nov. 21., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed four insurgents, detained 16, located two weapons caches and cleared 12 improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Nov. 20.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared four IEDs in Giro district.

Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Giro district. The cache contained IED making materials.

Afghan National Army soldiers detained 16 insurgents during an engagement in Giro district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Army soldiers killed four insurgents during an engagement in Giro district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs, one in Shamal district and two in Sabari district.

Logar province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Pul-E Alam district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared four IEDs, three in Zarghun Shahr district and one in Giyan district.

Paktiya province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Dzadran district. The cache contained a mortar round, mines small arms and tactical vests.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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