Dec. 11., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed seven insurgents, detained eight, and cleared one improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Dec. 10.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained seven insurgents during an engagement in Gelan district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

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

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained one insurgent during an engagement in Pul-e-alam district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Nuristan province
Afgahan Border Police killed seven insurgents during an engagement in Barge-E Matal district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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