ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 6, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-022

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 6, 2011) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Khwajah ‘Omari district, Ghazni province, yesterday. The targeted leader is a guerrilla warfare tactician who commands many fighters for attacks against Afghan security forces.

The Afghan-led security force searched for the leader at the compound in the district, where an armed conflict ensued, resulting in several insurgents armed with AK-47 rifles, a grenade and chest racks being killed.

Following the engagement, the security force moved to search the targeted compound. During the search, they were engaged by another armed insurgent who was hiding in a nearby foxhole. The force returned fired, killing the insurgent. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed during either conflict, as the force ensured the safety of all non-combatants. Completing the search, the security force was able to detain several individuals with suspected ties to the insurgent leader.