Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents, Kills Two in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-165  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24) - An Afghan and coalition security force killed two armed men and detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province last night while in pursuit of a Haqqani facilitator for remote controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs) who also plans and conducts attacks against coalition forces in the area.   The combined security force went to a series of compounds north of Khvajeh Mohammad Kala in Terayzai district in pursuit of the Haqqani facilitator. As the security force began entering the buildings, two men armed with AK-47's and chest racks failed to comply with warnings and demonstrated a threat towards the combined security force. The combined force used precision fire, killing two insurgents. Multiple automatic weapons, magazines and grenades were found at the scene.   After the compounds were cleared and secured, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. The women and children present were protected throughout the search by Afghan forces.   "IEDs not only harm Afghan and coalition forces, but approximately a third of the IED attacks wound and kill innocent civilians," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Catching ranking insurgent leaders like the one we were after last night helps us gather information on current tactics and make the area safer for its residents."