Feb. 25., 2013. - RC-East operational update

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

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces discovered a weapons cache during an operation in Zormat district. The cache contained small arms ammunition and IED=making materials.

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

Coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Sabari district.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

Posted in: Afghan National Security Forces, Khost (Matun) District, Khost Province, RC-East, Sabari District