KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force wounded a
senior Taliban leader and arrested one other insurgent during an
operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today.
The senior leader is responsible for directing and executing attacks
against Afghan and coalition forces. He and his subordinates facilitate
the movement of weapons and military equipment throughout Zharay
district, in addition to constructing, distributing and emplacing
improvised explosive devices, resulting in the death of Afghan
civilians.
During the operation, the insurgent leader physically attacked the
security force. The force engaged the individual in self-defense,
wounding him.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of a senior
Taliban leader, Qari Adil, during an operation in
Khanaqa district,
Jowzjan province, Sunday. Adil, also known as Naymat, was responsible
for illegal tax collection in Jowzjan and Balkh provinces. He and his
subordinates intimidated local civilians into paying illegitimate fees
in order to fund Taliban operations. He assassinated multiple village
elders who had resisted his extortion activities. He also facilitated
the movement of weapons and military equipment for use in attacks
against Afghan and coalition forces.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force wounded one insurgent during an
operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in
Ghaziabad district,
Kunar province, yesterday. The insurgent leader is responsible for
relaying instructions from Taliban senior leadership to fighters in
Nuristan district. He extorts money from local businesses in order to
fund insurgent activity and coordinates attacks on Afghan government
officials. He also actively recruits Taliban members in the local area
and facilitates the movement of military equipment for use in attacks
against Afghan and coalition forces.
An Afghan and coalition security force killed three insurgents during an
operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in La’lpur district,
Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader is the ranking military
official in
Bati Kot district. He exercises operational control over a
cell of fighters responsible for improvised explosive device attacks
targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitates the acquisition of
IED making materials, constructs and emplaces IEDs, and trains other
Taliban members on IED operations. He also recruits suicide bombers and
is actively involved in kidnapping operations targeting Afghan
officials.
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