ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-082
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 25, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents and detained two individuals during a security operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The target of the operation was a Haqqani leader, who maneuvers fighters and weapons from Pakistan. 

Upon arriving to begin their search, the Afghan-led security force was engaged by several insurgents armed with machine guns and AK-47 rifles. After receiving continuous enemy fire, the security force responded and killed several individuals. Additionally, the security force detained two suspected Haqqani insurgents. No women or children were harmed during the operation.