ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 23, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-080 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 23, 2011) In Doshi district, Baghlan province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents during a security operation targeting a senior Taliban leader yesterday.  The leader is the senior military commander for Kunduz province and former district commander for Chahar Darah district. He works with Kunduz suicide attack network leadership to plan complex attacks and IED placements targeting Afghan security forces.  He is also directly involved with military operations in Takhar province. The leader maintains close contact with senior IMU leadership and works with members of the Peshawar Shura Council.  The combined security force, led by intelligence reports, targeted a remote compound in Doshi district. Upon arriving on scene the force noticed several insurgents attempting to flee the area. The force identified themselves as an ISAF security force in native languages. In an attempt to engage the insurgents without using force, the security force used a spot light as a de-escalation measure, but insurgents did not cooperate. As the force moved into position they were met with small arms fire from the insurgents. The security force then engaged the armed insurgents, killing several of them.  Throughout the operation the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all women and children.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 26, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-093  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 26, 2011)  ISAF today confirms that Ziahuddin, the Taliban appointed senior governing official for Bamyan district, and Shayk Dayan, the newly appointed Taliban appointed senior governing official for Doshi district, were killed during a security operation in Doshi district, Baghlan province May 22.