ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 19, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-062

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 19, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents during an overnight security operation in Sholgarah district, Balkh province, yesterday.

The Afghan-led force was conducting a search for a senior Taliban leader when they were attacked by multiple armed insurgents upon arriving at the target. The force responded to enemy fire, killing several insurgents. Later, they were engaged by more insurgents in another fire fight. Several more insurgents were killed as a result of the engagement.

After the engagement, the force confiscated several grenades, machine guns, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with several warheads, bomb components, AK-47 rifles and multiple rounds of loose ammunition from the deceased insurgents.

The target of the operation was an insurgent leader who is the Taliban appointed governing official for attacks in Chimtal district in Balkh. He is responsible for directing roadside bomb attacks in the district. Initial reports indicate no civilians were hurt during the operation.