Three Georgian Troops Killed in Afghanistan - R.I.P. - Jr.Sgt.Davitadze, Cpl.Kvitsinadze, Cpl.Shanava

Three Georgian servicemen were killed after a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden truck into their base in the Helmand province, accompanied with an attack by a group of insurgents, Defense Minister, Irakli Alasania, said late on Monday evening.

Several Georgian soldiers were wounded.

Alasania, however, declined “at this stage” to specify number of those wounded in this attack, which he described as “the largest” one on the Georgian troops since deployment in Afghanistan in late 2009.

This recent incident brings total death toll of the Georgian soldiers in the ISAF mission to 22.

Corporal Alexander Kvitsinadze; junior sergeant Zviad Davitadze and corporal Vladimer Shanava from the 42nd battalion of the fourth infantry brigade died in the attack.

Defense Minister Alasania, who visited Georgian troops in Afghanistan earlier this month, said that “the combined attack”, involving a suicide truck bomber and “a group of insurgents”, started at 4:17pm on May 13.

“The Georgian soldiers repelled the attack and destroyed all the terrorists involved in the attack,” Alasania said. “I want to note Georgian troops' courage and heroism; this very courage and soldiers’ professionalism helped to evade even bigger tragedy.”

Georgia has almost doubled its contribution to the ISAF mission to over 1,560 last autumn.

Georgia joined ISAF mission in November 2009 with deployment of about 170 soldiers in Kabul. In April, 2010 Georgia increased its contribution by sending a battalion to the Helmand province and in October, 2012 Georgia added one more battalion.

from Civil.Ge
Civil Georgia, Tbilisi / 13 May.'13 / 21:54
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from MOD.GOV.GE:

Ministry of Defence of Georgia once again underlines the heroism and devotion of the Georgian military servicemen. Their commitment and their professionalism evaded Georgian troops from greater tragedy.
Killed Georgian soldiers served in the 42nd light infantry battalion of the IV Infantry Brigade.

Junior Sergeant Zviad Davitadze (22.11.1979) had been serving in the Georgian Armed Forces since 2005. He was awarded with the III rank Medal for "Meritorious Service".

Corporal Alexandre Kvitsinadze (17.12.1986) joined the Georgian Armed Forces in 2007. He was granted the Medal "Kakutsa Cholokashvili"

Corporal Vladimer Shanava (01.04.1989) had been serving in the Georgian Army since 2007. He was awarded with the "Medal for Participation in Peacekeeping Operations."

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Five Armed Taliban Killed (May 13.2013.)

Publish Date: May 13, 2013

Counterterrorism:
In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.

The operations were conducted in Nangarhar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Faryab, Badakhshan, Balkh, Kandahar, Maidan Wardak, Ghazni, Farah and Helmand provinces, as a result five armed Taliban were killed, six wounded and 27 other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.
  
Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds, 24 anti-vehicle mines and four motorcycles.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused three anti-vehicle mines placed by enemies of Afghanistan for destructive activities in the Waza Khowa district of Paktiya province.

Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two suspects accused of murder and theft in the Surobi and 4th Districts of Kabul-City.
 

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May 13., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan Uniformed Police quick reaction force killed three insurgents and wounded two others in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday.

The district chief of police dispatched the QRF after two Afghan Local Police contacted the District Operation Coordination Center for assistance. The two ALP members were surrounded and receiving small arms fire from 10 insurgents when the AUP arrived on location. Five insurgents retreated from the exchange.

This marks the second instance in less than 48 hours where multiple Afghan Security Force elements, working through the District OCC, combined efforts to defeat Taliban attacks against Afghan Local Police positions, a growing positive trend within the ANSF operational framework.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

Afghan and coalition security forces detained a Taliban leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Faizabad district, Jowzjan province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for conducting improvised explosive device attacks in Jowzjan and Balkh provinces. He has facilitated weapons and ammunition to a network of Taliban fighters for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, collected taxes from local civilians to fund insurgency operations and provided intelligence on coalition force movement to senior Taliban leadership.

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and two other insurgents during an operation in Dand district, Kandahar province, today. The leader has operational control over a group of insurgents responsible for improvised explosive device and complex attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitates the movement of weapons in Kandahar City and is involved in the construction of IEDs.

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested one insurgent during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Marjeh district, Helmand province, today. The leader is in charge of at least seven separate groups of Taliban insurgents responsible for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces throughout Helmand province. He is involved in all stages of operations, including procuring weapons and ammunition, planning attacks and executing those plans. He and his insurgent fighters are also involved in kidnapping Afghan National Security Force members. The security force also seized a PKM rifle and ammunition as a result of the operation.

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May 13., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces killed five insurgents, detained two suspected insurgents, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared nine improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 12.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces killed three insurgents during operations in the Gelan district.

Coalition Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Ghazni district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Waghez district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained two suspected insurgents, found and safely cleared one IED, and discovered one weapons cache during operations in the Saberi district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning. The cache contained three 82mm rounds.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Bati Kot district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Omana district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zardan district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Daymardad district.

Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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Would-be suicide bomber killed in Yemen's Aden

ADEN, Yemen, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Troops of the Yemeni anti- terrorism forces foiled a terror attack and shot dead a would-be suicide bomber on Sunday morning in the southern port city of Aden, a government official told Xinhua.
The troops launched a storming campaign against an al-Qaida- held house in Aden's neighborhood of Mansoura, the local government official said on condition of anonymity.

"An al-Qaida terrorist cell planning to carry out terror attacks and suicide operations was discovered in a building in Aden," the source said, adding that "An al-Qaida suicide bomber was killed and an explosive-packed car was seized during the operation."

Experts of the anti-bomb disposal unit have arrived at the site and managed to defuse the car bomb, according to the official.

Yemeni security services have repeatedly blamed militants of the Yemen-based al-Qaida offshoot for a series of assassination attacks, mostly in the country's southern regions.

The Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), which emerged in January 2009, is considered the most strategic threat to the Yemeni government and its neighboring oil-rich Saudi Arabia.

The AQAP underscores the challenges faced by Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who came to power after winning support from major Yemeni political forces, the United States and Saudi Arabia in February 2012.

Hadi is tasked with restoring security and stability to Yemen and putting an end to growing influence of al-Qaida that also threatens daily oil shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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Explosion kill district attorney chief in Helmand

According to local authorities in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, district attorney chief for Marjah was killed following an improvised explosive device explosion.

Provincial governor spokesman Omar Zwak confirming the report said Marjah district attorney chief, Lal Mohammad was killed early Sunday morning after his vehicle struck with a roadside bomb.

Mr. Zwak further added the incident took place around 7am local time while Lal Mohammad was on his way towards his work place.

No group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident however Taliban militants frequently use improvised explosive device as the weapon of their choice to target Afghan and coalition security forces and Afghan government officials.

The Taliban-led insurgency has been rampant since the group announced its summer offensive late last month, and vowed to carry out attacks against the security forces, government officials and diplomatic institutions across the country.

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Afghan National Police Kills A Suicide Bomber (May 12.2013.)

Publish Date: May 12, 2013

Zabul Police killed a suicide bomber at one of the border police posts today at around 09:00 Am and the second suicide bomber was identified and arrested by Afghan National Police.

The incident took place in the Shamal Zai district of Zabul province.

The arrested suicide bomber is being investigated by Zabul CID.

Ministry of Interior Affairs praises the good work of ANP in ensuring of security to the people of Afghanistan and appreciated people in sharing information with Afghan National Security forces and this is a good step forward in improving the security and stability in the country.

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Six Armed Taliban Killed (May 12.2013.)

Publish Date: May 12, 2013

 

Counterterrorism:
In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.
 

The operations were conducted in Kandahar, Zabul, Uruzgan, Ghazni, Paktiya and Helmand provinces, as a result six armed Taliban were killed, 45 wounded and one was arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.                                                                                    
 

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated two AK-47 rifles, one rocket launcher, 300 kilos of ammonium nitrate, 18 hand grenades, three heavy rounds, six different types of mines, one motorcycle and one vehicle.

Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained three suspects accused of seizing government property and drug trafficking in the Mosahi and 2nd Districts of Kabul-City.

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May 12., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior insurgent leader with ties to the Taliban and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and one other insurgent during an operation in Burkah district, Baghlan province, May 12.

The senior leader is in charge of a group of fighters responsible for a wide range of insurgent activities. He and his cell have murdered Afghans, kidnapped Afghan civilians for ransom, conducted robberies against local businesses and collected illegal taxes in order to fund insurgent operations. He also facilitates the movement of weapons and suicide vests in the local area.

The security force also seized one AK-47, five rocket propelled grenades, seven RPG propellants, two fragmentary grenades, ammunition, six magazines and improvised explosive device making material as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader during an operation in Burkah district, Baghlan province, May 12. The leader is a known IED expert responsible for the construction, distribution and emplacement of IEDs targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He also has a history of directing suicide bomber operations in Burkah district.

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested two insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, May 12. The senior leader oversees a number of insurgent cells responsible for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He and his subordinates are heavily involved in IED operations. He also directs the movement of weapons throughout Helmand province and interfaces with other insurgent leadership in order to report intelligence and receive strategic guidance for his network’s activities.

An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader, Wahidullah Khan, killed one other insurgent, and detained two insurgents during an operation in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, May 12. Khan was in charge of a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also involved in the facilitation of weapons and military equipment for his group of insurgents and directed night patrols in order to harass the local Afghan populace. During the operation, Khan and another insurgent opened fire on the security force. The security force returned fire, killing both. The security force also seized IED-making material, one AK-47, one pistol and four magazines as a result of the operation.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested two insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, May 12. The senior leader has operational control of a group of approximately 70 insurgent fighters responsible for numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Sayyidabad district involving rocket-propelled grenades, IEDs and small arms. He also oversees weapons trafficking in the local area and reports on insurgent operations to ranking Taliban officials in Wardak province.

Commandos from 1st Company, 2nd Special Operations Kandak, advised by coalition forces, detained 28 insurgents during a clearing operation in the vicinity of Zaghun Shar village in Muhhamed Agha district, Logar province, May 10. The purpose of the operation was to disrupt insurgent activity in the area.

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May 12., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed four insurgents and found and safely cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 11.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces killed three insurgents during operations in the Andar district.

Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Arjistan district.

Laghman province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Qarghaee district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Bati Kot district.

Coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Chaparhar district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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