ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-068
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 23, 2011) - A combined Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol targeted a Taliban leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, yesterday.

Several insurgents were killed during the operation when they presented a threat to the patrol. Numerous others were detained and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.

The target is a Taliban leader and lethal aid facilitator in Helmand.