Feb. 24., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent, located two weapons caches and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 23.

Khowst province
Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in Sabari district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces discovered one weapons cache in Gurbuz district. The cache contained a mortar system and two jugs of homemade explosives.

Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Sabari district.

Logar province
Afghan and coalition forces discovered one weapons cache in Pul-e Alam district. The cache contained one rocket.

Kunar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Tsowkey district.

Paktika province
Coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Bermal district.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

Posted in: Afghanistan, Improvised explosive device, Khost Province, Pul-i-Alam District, RC-East, Sabari District