2012-09-S-039
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26) — Afghan and coalition forces conducted a security operation resulting in the death of Malang, a Taliban leader, in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, Tuesday.
During the operation the security force observed Malang, also known as Monsur, engaged in insurgent activity. After ensuring that no civilians were in the area, the security force engaged Malang with a precision airstrike, killing him.
At the time of his death, Malang was directly involved in planning attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) against Afghan and coalition forces, as well coordinating the movement of insurgent fighters throughout the region.
A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged during the operation.