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) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several Taliban insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Qush Tepah district, Jowzjan province yesterday.  The leader is the senior district chief, governing Taliban operations in Qush Tepah district, Jowzjan province. He is responsible for coordinating attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He directs IED emplacements and procures funding for his subordinates in Qush Tapah and Darzab districts.  Multiple reports of insurgent activity in the area led the combined security force to target the leaders’ compound in the district. While moving into position the force took small-arms fire from several groups of armed insurgents. The force engaged the attackers, resulting in several insurgents killed. As the force moved on, they were engaged by additional insurgents armed with AK-47 assault rifles. The force continued the mission clearing several locations and engaging additional insurgents. At missions end, several insurgents were killed. Multiple IEDs, assault rifles and chest racks were safely destroyed before the security force completed the operation.