2013-02-S-008

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 10, 2013) – During a security operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Saturday, Afghan and coalition forces killed Taliban leader, Abdul Baki.
Abdul Baki, also known as Ruzi, was known to operate as part of an extensive insurgent network in Uruzgan, Helmand and Kandahar provinces.  He was responsible for coordinating complex attacks utilizing suicide operatives against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force conducted a precision strike, killing him.