ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 10, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-031 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 10, 2011)  In Chahar Darah district, Kunduz province a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents and detained several other suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday.  The combined security force conducted the operation to search for a senior Taliban leader in the district.  The targeted leader is the military commander for Kunduz province and former district commander for Chahar Darah. He is also directly involved with military operations in Takhar province, and works closely with both Taliban and IMU leaders in the province.  The combined security force targeted two compounds in the district that were associated with the leader. At the initial location the force was immediately attacked by several insurgents with small arms weapons and grenades. Responding to enemy fire, the force killed two insurgents. Once the fire ceased, the force called for any remaining occupants to exit the building. They were met with another attack by one insurgent. He was engaged and killed.  After the engagements the force recovered multiple grenades, AK-47 assault rifles and chest racks. Several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity were taken off the targeted compound and detained. At a nearby location, a separate unit cleared and secured a targeted compound. After initial on-scene questioning, the force was able to detain several suspected insurgents without the use of deadly force.  No civilians were harmed during the operation.