Forces Target Insurgent Leadership in Khost, Helmand
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-144 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 13) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network leader detaining numerous suspected combatants and killing two armed combatants during an operation yesterday in Khost province.   In addition to operating in Bak and Terayzai districts, the Haqqani Network leader is responsible for coordinating and conducting attacks against coalition forces. He provides reports to Haqqani Network senior leaders of his network activities as well as Afghan and coalition forces. He is in direct contact with other Haqqani Network leaders.   Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in Bak district. As the joint security force arrived, armed combatants threatened the force and fled the immediate location. The security force followed the armed combatants, resulting in two being killed.   The security force continued to the compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the compound. After the compound was secure, several suspected combatants were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.   Security forces recovered a machine gun with 800 rounds, multiple rifles, a complete mortar system with round, pistol and ammunition.   The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.