2011-10-S-035
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 17, 2011)
In Khak-E Afghan district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents during an operation targeting a Taliban leader, yesterday. During the operation the security force received small arms fire from insurgents in the area. Assessing a direct threat the force returned fire, killing the insurgents. A quantity of small arms, ammunition and communication devices was seized during the operation. Numerous suspected insurgents were also detained and taken in for processing and further questioning.