June 20: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-06-CA-074  For Immediate Release   Another Afghan-international security force detained two suspected insurgents in Logar Province last night while pursuing a Taliban sub-commander linked to IED and rocket attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.   The security force detained the individuals while searching a compound near Rostam Kheul, Baraki Barak district.   No shots were fired, and women and children present during the search were protected by the combined force.   "The insurgents have chosen to fight us using indiscriminate roadside bombs which end up hurting many innocent Afghans. We target all aspects of their operations including the funding gained from the illegal drug trade, and all our efforts to reduce this threat will help the Afghan people," said Col. William Maxwell, ISAF Joint Command's Operations Center director.