ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-021

KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 8, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition combined security force killed two insurgents, including one who used a child as a human shield, during an operation in Wali Muhammad Shahid Khugyani district, Ghazni province, yesterday.

The security force was conducting a security search for a Taliban facilitator when they were attacked by multiple insurgents. The security force responded to the enemy attack and returned fire and killed two insurgents. During the search, one of the insurgents attempted to use a child as a human shield. The force was able to safeguard the child.

Following the engagement, numerous suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning. The force confiscated multiple blasting caps used for roadside bombs, grenades, AK-47 assault rifles and chest racks.

No women or children were harmed during this operation.

The original target of the search was a Taliban facilitator who constructs roadside bombs, prepares attacks, coordinates insurgent movements and provides direct support to insurgent operations.