Apr.13., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, today.

The leader was planning a suicide attack against an upcoming gathering of local Afghan civilians in Kunduz province.

As the security force approached the Taliban leader’s suspected location, they were confronted by an insurgent armed with an AK-47. The armed insurgent prepared to fire and was killed by the security force, and the Taliban leader was wounded in the arm.

The security force provided medical treatment to the Taliban leader and later evacuated him to a coalition medical facility. He is expected to fully recover and will be detained.

The security force detained several other insurgents as a result of this operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

East

In Gardez district, Paktiya province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader coordinated suicide bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also provided weapons and ammunition to insurgents in the area. The security force detained one additional insurgent as a result of this operation.

An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban leader in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, today. The leader supervises the construction and emplacement of roadside bombs used to attack Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also facilitates the movement of Taliban fighters from Pakistan into Afghanistan. The security force detained several suspected insurgents and destroyed more than 330 pounds (150 kilograms) of bomb-making material as a result of this operation.

In Khugyani district, Ghazni province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban leader today. The leader plans kidnappings and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also supplies local insurgents with weapons and equipment. The security force detained two suspected insurgent as a result of this operation.

Afghan security forces supported by coalition troops conducted an operation in Achin district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The operation resulted in the recovery of 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate and one 115 mm rocket. The seized material was transported to a secure location and safely destroyed.

South

Finally, in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban leader today. The leader directs roadside bombing and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in Shah Wali Kot and Khakrez districts. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.

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Mar.10., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – In Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured two Haqqani leaders and five additional suspected insurgents during an operation today.

One leader oversaw the construction of roadside bombs and the other directed the emplacement of those bombs for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district.

The two are also suspected in plotting the assassination of an Afghan National Army Division commander.

The security force seized a suicide vest, bomb-making materials and multiple mortar rounds during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, today. The Taliban facilitator provided weapons and supplies to insurgents operating in Khanabad district. The captured facilitator is also suspected in a plot to conduct a prison break to free an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan terrorist. The security force detained two additional suspected insurgents during the operation.

An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation In Kunduz district, Kunduz province, today. The leader coordinated roadside bombing attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout Kunduz and Chahar Darah districts. He is also suspected in planning suicide attacks. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.

South

In Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader directed attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout central Helmand. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered several small caches while conducting a routine patrol in Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, today. The caches consisted of an AK-47 rifle, 800 rounds of small-arms ammunition, 132 pounds (60 kilograms) of home-made explosives and various improvised explosive device-making components. All of the materials were confiscated by the security force to be destroyed at a later date.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Gelan district, Ghazni province today. The leader directs roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces along Highway 1. The security force detained five suspected insurgents during the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered an explosives cache during routine operations in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, yesterday. The cache consisted of 10,890 pounds (4,950 kilograms) of explosive materials, which were destroyed on site.

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