Insurgents Detained in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-218  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 21) -- An Afghan and coalition security force targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and fighters in Ziruk district of Paktika province, detained several suspected insurgents during an overnight operation in the province.   The targeted individual also enables communications within the network and commands a group of lower-level fighters. Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southwest of Khezer Kheyl Kalay in Ziruk district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.   After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents. During the operation, several armed insurgents fired at the security force. Afghan and coalition forces returned fired and assessed several insurgents were killed; however, the security force was prevented from conducting a full assessment of the area.   The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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UPDATE ISAF Confirms Haqqani Facilitator Killed in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-229  For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 22) -- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Mach, a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and fighters in Ziruk district of Paktika province, was killed during an overnight operation in the province Wednesday.   Mach also enabled communications within the network and commanded a group of lower-level fighters. Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southwest of Khezer Kheyl Kalay in Ziruk district to search for the facilitator.  Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents.   During the operation, several armed insurgents fired at the security force. Afghan and coalition forces returned fire, killing several insurgents, including Mach.   The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.    This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-10-CA-218

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UPDATE ISAF Confirms Haqqani Leader Killed in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-239  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 23) -- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Amanullah, a Haqqani Network leader who coordinated attacks against coalition forces and facilitated supplies for fighters in Ziruk district, was killed during an overnight operation in Paktika province Wednesday.  ISAF confirmed Friday that Mach, a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and fighters in Ziruk district, was also killed during the operation.   Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound southwest of Khezer Kheyl Kalay in Ziruk district to search for the Mach. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.   After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained five suspected insurgents. During the operation, several armed insurgents fired at the security force. Afghan and coalition forces returned fire, killing several insurgents, including Mach and Amanullah. The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.   This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-10-CA-218