Apr. 19: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-053  For Immediate Release

 In Khost Province yesterday, an Afghan-International security force went to a compound south of Mejles, in the Sabari district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. As the joint force neared the compound, the suspected insurgents departed in two directions. While pursuing them, the security force was engaged by one of the insurgents. The security force returned fire and killed a suspected Haqqani facilitator responsible for coordinating and procuring weapons and grenades for Sabari Haqqani network leaders.
 During a search of the immediate area, the security force found a machine gun, magazines and grenades. Another suspected insurgent was detained for further questioning.