ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-09-S-035

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 17, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed three armed Taliban insurgents during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday.
The security force conducted the operation in search of a Taliban leader responsible for coordinating the movement of insurgents following attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
All three insurgents were armed with AK-47 assault rifles. In addition, two suspected insurgents were detained and roadside bomb making materials were confiscated during the operation.