July 5: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-07-CA-022  For Immediate Release

 An Afghan-led security force detained a number of suspected Taliban fighters and destroyed two IEDs on a foot-path frequented by local villagers during a recent two-day operation aimed at disrupting the enemy in what was historically a Taliban safe haven used to stage attacks into Kandahar City.   The majority of the forces participating in the operation were Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) soldiers, who led the clearance of several compounds on the outskirts of Talukan village in the Zharay district.