Haqqani Network Leaders Killed During Overnight Operation in Paktiya
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-003 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 1) –– An Afghan and coalition security force killed Zubair, a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and improvised explosive device materials for distribution to foreign fighters and Haqqani networks in the area, during an overnight operation in Paktiya province Saturday.  Additionally, Shabudin and Ibrahim, both Haqqani Network senior leaders in the area, were also among those killed during the operation.  Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Dzadran district to search for the facilitator. As the security force approached the area, they encountered several armed insurgents in established fighting positions. The security force killed more than five throughout the operation.   The security force could not assess all the engagement areas, but rocket-propelled grenades were among the weapons used by the insurgents. Intelligence reports later confirmed the death of the three Haqqani leaders.  “We will continue to target Haqqani leadership and fighters as we work with our Afghan partners to bring security to the region,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director.  Once the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents.   The assault protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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UPDATE: Haqqani Network Leadership Killed During Paktiya Operation
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-013 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 1, 2010) — The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Qari Amil, another Haqqani Network senior leader responsible for suicide attacks as well as facilitating fighters from Pakistan into Khost province and Kabul, was killed during an overnight operation in Paktiya province Saturday.   ISAF previously confirmed Zubair, a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and improvised explosive device materials for distribution to foreign fighters and Haqqani networks in the area, along with Shabudin and Ibrahim, both Haqqani Network senior leaders in the area, were also killed during the operation.   Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Dzadran district. As the security force approached the area, they encountered several armed insurgents in established fighting positions.   The security force killed at least nine throughout the operation. The security force could not assess all the engagement areas, but rocket-propelled grenades were among the weapons used by the insurgents. Intelligence reports later confirmed the death of the four Haqqani leaders.   Once the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained three suspected insurgents.    The assault protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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UPDATE: Fifth Haqqani Network Leader Confirmed Killed During Paktiya Operation
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-044 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 4) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed another Haqqani Network senior leader, Hibati, was killed during an overnight operation in Paktiya province Saturday.  Former ISAF releases confirmed Zubair and Qari Amil, both Haqqani Network facilitators responsible for the movement of weapons and improvised explosive device materials, along with Shabudin and Ibrahim, both Haqqani Network senior leaders in the area, were also killed during the operation. Hibati was Zubair’s deputy, who was the targeted individual in the operation.  Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Dzadran district. As the security force approached the area, they encountered several armed insurgents in established fighting positions. The security force could not assess all the engagement areas, but rocket-propelled grenades were among the weapons used by the insurgents.   Intelligence reports later confirmed the death of the five Haqqani leaders as well as several additional Haqqani fighters. It is assessed the security force had broken up a Haqqani leadership meeting.  Once the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained three suspected insurgents.   The assault protected the women and children for the duration of the search.