ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-056
For Immediate Release 


KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 21, 2011)

An Afghan and coalition combined security force killed two insurgents during a search for a Haqqani network leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The targeted leader is responsible for building roadside bombs and coordinating direct action attacks in the district. The security force was led to the area after receiving several tips from local citizens about insurgent activity in the area. While searching the area, the force observed two armed insurgents manoeuvring in the area. A fire fight ensued and the two insurgents were killed. The deceased insurgents were armed with several grenades, AK-47 assault rifles, blasting caps for explosives, detonation cord and chest racks. No civilians were harmed during this operation.