ISAF Joint Command - Aghanistan
Release: 2011-10-S-055

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 27, 2011) — During a security operation throughout the week in Shahid-E Hasas district, Uruzgan province, a combined Afghan and coalition patrol killed several insurgents, including an insurgent leader. 

During the operation, Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces spotted and were engaged by insurgents from several fighting positions. The ANSF and coalition patrol returned fire, resulting in the death of several insurgents to include the group’s leader. 

The leader was responsible for coordinating prison escapes, facilitating improvised explosive device and suicide bombing attacks, and supplying lethal aid to insurgents. 

Several insurgents were detained by ANSF forces for further questioning.