ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, Jan. 23, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-01-S-262
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For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 23, 2011) 
ISAF confirmed an air strike targeting an insurgent IED expert in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Jan. 20, was successful.
 
The target, Abdul Salam, commanded IED manufacturing cells, ordered IED emplacement targeting Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF, acted as an illegitimate judge, coordinated IED attacks and has been active in narcotics networks in the Band-e-Timor region of Maiwand district.
 
After tracking Abdul Salam for a long period, an ISAF air weapons team engaged, killing the insurgent when he was alone in an unpopulated area.