Feb. 13., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents, detained two, cleared four improvised explosive devices and discovered one weapons cache during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 12.

Khowst province
Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs in Shamal district.

Afghan and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache during an operation in Shamal district. The cache contained 50 pounds of homemade explosives and IED-making materials.

Ghazni province
Afghan forces killed two insurgents and detained two suspected insurgents during an operation in Ab Band district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Kapisa province
Afghan forces found and safely cleared an IED in Tagab district.

Paktya province
Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Lajah Ahmadkhel district.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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