ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-081 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 24, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Haqqani Network facilitator and captured another in Sabari district, Khost province, today.  The facilitators were responsible for planning and carrying out improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians, Afghan and coalition forces. The second individual was also responsible for indirect-fire attacks throughout Sabari district.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the location of the two Haqqani facilitators. During the operation, the two Haqqani facilitators attempted to flee the area. One engaged the force while fleeing and the security force returned fire, killing him.   The second insurgent fled in a different direction, then turned towards the security force, presenting a hostile threat. The force engaged and wounded him. He was treated on site and evacuated to a nearby coalition forward operating base, where he was treated and then detained.  There were no other shots fired and no damage done to the targeted compound. Several individuals were detained during the operation, including the facilitator.