Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Haqqani Leaders in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-230 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 20) – Afghan and coalition forces conducted three operations in Khost province targeting Haqqani leaders, killing several armed insurgents and detaining more than 10 suspected insurgents yesterday.   In Bak district, a separate Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents as they targeted a Haqqani improvised explosive device facilitator.   Intelligence reports indicate the Haqqani facilitator is responsible for the movement of IEDs and weapons for groups operating in Sabari district. He also planned attacks on coalition patrols in the province.   The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound in Bak district to search for the leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the building. After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining the suspected insurgents.   The joint security team conducted these operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.