ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 19, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-072 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 19, 2011)  In Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a clearance operation yesterday.  The combined force conducted the clearance operation in order to disrupt Taliban activity in the area. This area has historically been associated with multiple Taliban facilitators.  During the operation, the force secured and cleared several buildings. After securing each location the combined force interviewed residents about suspected Taliban activity in the area resulting in the detention of several individuals.  No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during this operation.