2012-09-S-036
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 23, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force killed two armed insurgents, including the leader of a Taliban attack cell, in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, today. As the security force approached the Taliban leader’s location, the Taliban leader and another armed insurgent maneuvered to a tactical position. The security force positively identified the hostile threat and, after insuring no civilians were in the area, requested a precision airstrike. The Taliban leader and accompanying armed insurgent were killed. A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no property was damaged. The Taliban leader is believed to have provided guidance and weapons for attacks against security forces in southeastern Wardak, in addition to coordinating the emplacement of roadside bombs.