KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 17) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, yesterday.


During the operation, the security force observed an armed individual displaying hostile intent.  Assessing an immediate threat, the force engaged, killing one insurgent.  An AK-47 assault rifle was recovered by the security force and one additional suspected insurgent was detained.