ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-013 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents during a security operation in Nawah district, Ghanzi province, yesterday. Afghan and joint security forces conducted a raid in order to disrupt Taliban network cells in the district. The target was a Taliban leader who coordinates IED and weapons attacks.   The security force was led to the targeted location based on numerous intelligence sources. While moving into position, the security force was engaged by several insurgents. The force returned fire, killing several insurgents. The insurgents were armed with AK-47’s, a machine gun, two chest racks, and a grenade. The security force also found an IED and IED materials during the operation.  During the operation, an Afghan male was shot in the arm after he displayed what appeared to be a hostile intent. He was treated on-site and transported to a medical treatment facility