Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Feb. 19., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of Taliban senior leader, Khan Mohammad, and another insurgent during an operation in Musa Qal'ah district, Helmand province, Sunday.

Khan Mohammad, also known as Shams, was a critical Taliban command and control link within the Musa Qal'ah district network. He coordinated direct attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and participated in Taliban kidnapping operations. He facilitated the supply of weapons to insurgents.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout
Afghanistan:

South
An Afghan and coalition force arrested a Taliban leader in Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province, Monday. The leader was believed responsible for coordinating improvised explosive device operations against Afghan Local Police. As an IED facilitator, he was responsible for IED emplacement operations against Afghan and coalition forces, as well as Afghan civilians. He procured, transferred and delivered weapons, IED-making materials and supplies to insurgents operating in the province.

In Arghistan district, Kandahar province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader. The leader was allegedly responsible for an improvised explosive device attack network in Spin Boldak, Arghistan and Maruf districts, Kandahar province. He was responsible for the coordination and distribution of ammunition and heavy weapons to insurgents in the province.

An Afghan and coalition force detained three insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban leader in Arghistan district, Kandahar province, Monday. The leader is believed responsible for the direct acquisition and distribution of weapons and attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

East
Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents in Ghaziabad district, Kunar province, Monday. During the operation, the security force observed two individuals conducting insurgent activity. The security force engaged the insurgents with a precision strike, killing both individuals.

An Afghan and coalition force killed an insurgent during a security operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Monday. The security force positively identified the insurgent and conducted a precision strike, killing him.

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