Mar. 27., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one improvised explosive device, discovered three weapons caches and detained 19 suspected insurgents during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, March 26.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Gelan district. The suspected insurgent was taken to a base for questioning.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED during operations in the Pul-E-Alam district.

Afghan National Security Forces detained seven suspected insurgents during operations in the Pul-E-Alam district. The suspected insurgents were taken to a base for questioning

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces captured five suspected insurgents during operations in the Giyan district. The suspected insurgents were taken to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces discovered three weapons cache sites during operations in the Lajah Ahmadkhel district. The cache sites consisted of five rocket tubes, four hand grenades, a small-arms rifle and multiple IED making materials.

Afghan National Security Forces detained two suspected insurgents during operations in the Lajah Ahmadkhel district. The suspected insurgents were taken to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces detained four suspected insurgents during operations in the Zerok district. The suspected insurgents were taken to a base for questioning.

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Nov. 22., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition detained two insurgents, located a weapons cache and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Nov. 21.

Ghazni Province
Afghan National Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared four IEDs in Khogani District.

Khowst Province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained two insurgents during an engagement in Gurbuz District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Yahya Khel District and one in Giyan District.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Sharan District. The cache contained four missiles, 16 mortar rounds, seven rocket-propelled grenades, ammunition, a remote control missile launcher and a pair of binoculars.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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Nov. 04., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained two insurgents, found one weapons cache and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Nov. 3.

Logar Province
Afghan Uniformed Police found and safely cleared three IEDs in Baraki Barak District.

Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Sar Rowzah District and one in Giyan District.

Paktya Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent while investigating a weapons cache in Chamkani District. The cache contained an IED manual, IED making materials and grenades.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent in Gardez District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Wardak Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Sayyidabad District.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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