ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-083
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 30, 2011) – An Afghan-led security force killed several insurgents during a security operation targeting a Haqqani network leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday.

The targeted leader plans attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces, and maneuvers fighters and weapons from Pakistan.

During the search, the security force was fired at by several insurgents armed with AK-47 assault rifles. The force returned fire, killing them. Two suspected insurgents were detained following the firefight.