ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update Feb. 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-116 For Immediate Release                        KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 16) – A joint Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol targeted a Taliban improvised explosive device expert in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province today.  Several armed men were killed and one man was detained during the operation.  The target is directly involved in the facilitation, construction and placement of IEDs by Taliban, used to target Afghan security forces, Afghan government officials and ISAF.  Intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led the joint patrol to a compound associated with the target. During the operation four men were killed when they each presented a separate and immediate threat to members of the joint patrol.  During a search of the compound the force discovered two AK-47 rifles, associated ammunition and two grenades.  The detainee was taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning. The weapons were safely destroyed on site.

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ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update Feb. 19, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-143 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 19)  ISAF confirmed today that Sadam, an improvised explosive device expert, was killed during a joint Afghan National Security and coalition operation in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province Feb. 17. Several armed men were killed and one man was detained during the operation. Sadam was directly involved in the facilitation, construction and placement of IEDs.