KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a
Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in
Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, June 2.
The leader maintains operational control over a group of fighters
responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also
involved in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive
devices, facilitates the movement of weapons in the local area for use
in attacks, and receives guidance from senior Taliban officials for
dissemination to front-line fighters.
The security force also seized ammunition and five AK-47 magazines as a result of the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
Afghan Local Police and coalition forces recovered a weapons cache while
on patrol to Kirda and Meran villages in
Shah Joy district, Zabul
province, June 1. The cache consisted of three rifles, two pistols, one
107mm rocket, one RPK, one shotgun, and assorted ammunition. All seized
items were destroyed on location.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three enemies of
Afghanistan during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in
Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, June 1. The leader has conducted
numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also
coordinates the movement of weapons and fighters through Nangarhar
province and performs limited intelligence duties for local Taliban
networks.
Afghan and coalition security forces killed three enemies of Afghanistan
during two operations in search of a Haqqani leader in
Gardez district,
Paktiya province, June 1. The leader conducts improvised explosive
device attacks and intimidation campaigns targeting Afghan and coalition
forces. He facilitates the movement of weapons and military equipment
into the local area. The leader is also responsible for kidnapping
operations and coordinates with senior leaders to execute guidance
within the
Haqqani network. The security force also destroyed one heavy
weapon as a result of the operation.
Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of a
Haqqani leader, Abdullah, during an operation in Khoshi district, Logar
province, May 30. Abdullah, also known as Osmani, also known as Abdul
Sorkh, also known as Rohullah, coordinated and directed improvised
explosive device, indirect fire and small arms attacks against Afghan
and coalition forces. He was responsible for weapons facilitation and
IED emplacement and exercised command and control over multiple Haqqani
groups in the area. He also directed assassinations against local
Afghans.
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