Feb. 09., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security Forces cleared two IEDs, detained five suspected insurgents and discovered one weapons cache during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Friday.

Afghan and coalition forces also discovered a weapons cache during an operation Wednesday in Wardak province, according to late reports.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Terezayi district.

Kunar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Nurgal District.

Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces discovered a weapons cache and detained five suspected insurgents during an operation in Qarah Bagh district.
The cache contained several rocket propelled grenades and mortar rounds.
The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Wardak Province
Late reports indicate that Afghan and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache during an operation in Maidan Shar District, Wednesday. The cache contained small arms weapons and ammunition, IED making materials, combat uniforms, 17 mortar rounds, and a bag of hashish.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

Posted in: Afghanistan, Ghazni Province, Khost Province, Nurgal District, RC-East