ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-09-S-014
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (September 9, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents while conducting a security operation in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday. 

The target of the operation was a Taliban leader responsible for attacks against coalition forces in the area. 

During the operation, two insurgents fired at the force. The force returned fire, killing the attackers. One additional suspected insurgent was detained, and various weapons were also seized.