ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-001
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 1, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents during a security operation in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday. 

The target of the operation was the deputy Taliban appointed governing official in the district. He is responsible for coordinating and conducting attacks against Afghan security forces. 

The Afghan-led security force was conducting a call-out at a compound when they were attacked by several armed insurgents from an adjacent building. The force returned fire, killing the insurgents. Initial reports indicate there were no civilian casualties. 

Following the engagement, the security force confiscated a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with warheads, heavy machinegun, grenades, an AK-47 rifle, chest racks and several rounds of ammunition off the deceased insurgents. A suspected insurgent from a nearby location was detained for further questioning.