May 09., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today.
The leader serves as the senior insurgent in Sangin district and attempts to enforce Taliban law on civilians in the area. He also plans and executes roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district.

The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a senior Taliban leader in Ghorak district, Helmand province, today. The leader is responsible for Taliban operations against Afghan and coalition security forces in Sangin and Kajaki districts. He is also active in intimidation and murder campaigns against Afghan civilians in Northern Helmand who refuse to adhere to Taliban law. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

In Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a routine patrol yesterday. The cache consisted of more than 1,030 pounds (470 kilograms) of narcotics. The force also discovered an AK-47 along with four ammunition magazines with 115 rounds. All of the items were confiscated and taken to an ISAF installation for examination and disposal.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a routine patrol in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, yesterday. The cache consisted of 1,980 pounds (900 kilograms) of narcotics which were destroyed on-site.

East

In Andar district, Ghazni province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The leader conducts roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition troops, primarily along Highway 1. He also directs suicide attacks and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forward operating bases. The security force detained two suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.

Finally, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader in Maidan Shahr district, Wardak province, today. The leader organizes roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the province, and supplies weapons and ammunition to insurgents in the area. Two suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

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May 06., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed five insurgents, detained four suspects and discovered a weapons cache during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 6. Also, one insurgent died emplacing an improvised explosive device.

Nangarhar province
A coalition airstrike killed two insurgents firing rocket-propelled grenades at the district capital in Hesarak district.

Wardak province
A coalition airstrike killed two insurgents in Jaghatu district after Afghan Uniform Police and coalition forces were engaged with mortars and small arms fire.

Kunar province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces killed one insurgent in Sar Kani district in response to small arms fire.

Khowst province
One insurgent was killed when an improvised explosive device prematurely detonated. Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained four suspects who were fleeing the scene. The detainees are in custody for further questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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May 06., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 6) — An Afghan-led security force supported by coalition troops detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Arghistan district, Kandahar province, today.
The leader conducted roadside bombings against Afghan and coalition troops in Kandahar City and was responsible for moving explosive devices into the city from Zabul province.

The Taliban leader was also suspected of attempting to infiltrate the Afghan National Police.

The security force detained several additional insurgents and seized multiple weapons as a result of this operation.

In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:

South

A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a weapons cache during a routine patrol in Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, yesterday. The cache consisted of small arms ammunition, two hand grenades, one rocket-propelled grenade, five 82 mm recoilless rifle rounds, eight improvised explosive device detonators, nine anti-tank mines, and one heavy weapons mount. A small portion of the cache was confiscated for evaluation and the remainder was destroyed at the scene.

Finally, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security patrol in Nahr-e Seraj district, Helmand province, Thursday. During the operation, multiple insurgents with weapons moved to fire on the combined force. Assessing an immediate threat, the force engaged the insurgents, killing several. A subsequent search of the compound found multiple improvised explosive device components, as well as 110 pounds of homemade explosives and several small arms weapons. The weapons were confiscated and the IED materials were destroyed on site.

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36 armed insurgents killed, 3 wounded and 28 others arrested by ANP

36 armed insurgents killed, three wounded and 28 others arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched eight joint clearance operations in Kunduz, Helmand, Ghazni, Khost and Farah provinces.

As a result of these operations, 36 armed insurgents were killed, three wounded and 28 others were arrested by Afghan National Police.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated six AK-47 assault rifles, two PKM machine guns, 59 heavy rounds, 11 different types of mines, 11 hand grenades, 1,300 kilograms of chemical materials, five radio handsets and 50 motorbikes.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused 10 anti-vehicle mines and 58 heavy rounds as a result of security operations in Herat, Kapisa, Jowzjan, Kandahar and Logar provinces.

The Afghan National Police dedicate their lives to protecting the people.

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained a man accused of murder in the 11th District of Kabul-City.

In the meantime, Afghan National Border Police arrested a man with fake passport in the Kabul International Airport, yesterday.

The ANP encourages all citizens to report suspicious activities and criminal acts.

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May 05., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan — Afghan and coalition forces killed nine insurgents, detained five suspects and discovered a weapons cache during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 4.
Wardak province Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces killed six insurgents and discovered a weapons cache in Sayyidabad district. The cache contained small arms and ammunition, grenades and multiple mortar rounds being used for improvised explosive devices.

Kapisa province

A coalition airstrike killed three insurgents in Alah Say district after positively identifying the individuals setting up mortar fire.

Ghazni province
Afghan Uniform Police detained three suspects in Deh Yak district after positively identifying one as a known insurgent and the two others testing positive to recently making improvised explosive devices.

Khowst province
AUP and ANA soldiers detained two suspects with 250 kilograms of illegal fertilizer that tested positive for nitrates in Khowst district. The detainees were transported under AUP custody to a base for questioning.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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May 05., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - During an Afghan and coalition security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday, a Taliban commander was observed providing weapons and ammunition to insurgents.

He was known to be involved in recruiting insurgents, acquiring weapons and explosives, and planning attacks throughout the region.

After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity of the target and in defense of others, the security force called for an airstrike. A follow-on assessment of the area after the strike determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged. The Taliban leader and multiple insurgents were killed as a result of the precision airstrike.

Security forces detained multiple additional insurgents and seized a recoilless rifle, a heavy machine gun, multiple AK-47s, grenades, and mortar rounds.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban leader in Almar district, Faryab province, today. The Taliban leader organizes roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the district. He also serves as a Taliban judge and attempts to impose Taliban law on the civilians in the area. During the operation, multiple insurgents opened fired on the combined force with multiple weapons including grenades and a heavy machine gun as the security force approached the leader’s suspected location. Responding to the immediate threat, the Afghan and coalition troops returned fire and after ensuring no civilians were in the area, called in a precision air strike. A follow-on assessment of the area after the strike determined that the five insurgents were killed and no civilians were harmed. The security force also detained several insurgents and recovered multiple AK-47s, RPGs, a heavy machine gun and explosive device components.

In Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, an Afghan-led security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader coordinated roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces. He also supplied weapons, ammunition and equipment to insurgents. The Security Force seized multiple weapons and ammunition. The security force fired no shots and damaged no civilian property as a result of this operation.

South

In Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a routine patrol, yesterday. The cache consisted of 185 pounds (85 kilograms) of wet opium, which the security force destroyed on-site.

An Afghan and coalition security force captured a senior Taliban leader during an operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, today. The leader was directly involved in the planning and coordination of roadside bombings, suicide bombings, and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in central Helmand. The security force fired no shots and damaged no civilian property as a result of this operation.

In Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban facilitator today. The facilitator provides weapons to insurgents for attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in Daman and Arghistan districts. The insurgents fired on the security force as they approached the facilitator’s suspected location. Responding to the immediate threat, the security force returned fire and called in a precision air strike killing three insurgents. No civilians were injured and no civilian property was damaged. The security force also detained one insurgent and seized several weapons as a result of this operation.

East

In Andar district, Ghazni province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader coordinated roadside bombings, suicide attacks and other operations against Afghan officials, Afghan security forces and coalition troops in the district. The security force also detained four additional insurgents as a result of the operation.

An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today. The leader organizes roadside bombings, suicide attacks and other operations against Afghan and coalition security forces in Gardez district. The security force detained two suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.

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R.I.P. - Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove, 32, of Wichita, Kan., died May 3 in Bagram, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 84th Explosive Ordnance Disposal, 1st Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

            For more information the media may contact 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at 785-240-1796.

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Fort Riley officials say Hargrove was pronounced dead at a medical facility after being found unresponsive in his living quarters. The cause of death is under investigation.

Hargrove was a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 84th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 1st Infantry Division which is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This was Hargrove's fourth combat deployment. He served three previous tours to Iraq, including one with the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters in 2010. This was his first deployment to Afghanistan.

Hargrove, a Wichita native, joined the Army in September 1998. He was assigned to Fort Riley in August 2008.

Hargrove's awards include six Army Commendation Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, and the NATO Medal.

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8 al-Qaida militants killed in southern Yemen: ministry

ADEN, Yemen, May 3 (Xinhua) -- The Yemeni army killed at least eight al-Qaida militants in a battle in the southern province of Abyan on Thursday, the defense ministry said.

The 39th Armored Army Brigade repulsed an armed attack by al- Qaida terrorist group in Bajdar neighborhood near Abyan's provincial capital Zinjibar, killing at least eight terrorists and injuring several others, the ministry reported in a brief statement posted on its website.

"The army troops managed to foil an al-Qaida attack against a military post positioned on the outskirts of Zinjibar," the statement said.

Meanwhile, a tribal chief told Xinhua anonymously that 12 al- Qaida militants were killed on Thursday evening in clashes with tribal fighters near the Lauder town in Abyan.

Hundreds of soldiers and insurgents have been killed since last month in Lauder and Mudiyah towns in Abyan during ongoing battles between the Yemeni army and al-Qaida militants.

Taking advantage of the one-year-long political conflicts in Yemen, resurgent Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), locally known as Ansar al-Sharia (Partisans of Islamic Law), has taken control of several cities and swathes of land across the restive southern provinces.

The AQAP, mainly entrenching itself in Yemen's southern provinces of Abyan and Shabwa, is on the terrorist list of the United States, which considers it as an increasing threat to its national security.

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3 Turkish soldiers killed in clashes with PKK in Turkey's east

Districts of Tunceli (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

ANKARA, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Three soldiers of the Turkish security forces were killed in clashes with the militants of the outlawed Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) in eastern Turkey early Friday, private Dogan news agency reported.

The clashes erupted between the PKK and the Turkish security forces in Alacik village in Tunceli province as the Turkish troops were on duty in the region, leaving one sergeant and two soldiers dead, according to the report.

Due to the heavy fog and rain, the Turkish helicopters could not land in support of the Turkish security forces, said the report, which added that the security forces started an operation in the area to capture the PKK members, who had escaped from the scene.

The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, took up arms in 1984 in a bid to create an ethnic homeland in southeastern Turkey. Since then, more than 40,000 people have been killed in conflicts involving the group.

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