2012-07-S-021
For Immediate Release

 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 12, 2012) 
Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search operation for Omar, a Taliban leader in Charkh district, Logar province, Tuesday.  Omar served directly under senior Taliban leaders and was known as an explosive specialist who was directly involved in several attacks in recent months that had resulted in the death of multiple Afghans.  At the time of the operation Omar was attempting to acquire multiple rockets for insurgent attacks.  After positively identifying Omar and one additional insurgent the forces engaged them with a precision airstrike, killing both. A follow-on assessment of the area determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged.