ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 4, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-010 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed numerous insurgents and detained one suspected insurgent while conducting a clearing operation in Chaparhar district, Nangarhar province, yesterday.  The operation was conducted to search for a Taliban leader known weapons facilitation and financing attacks. The leader has close associations with the Taliban leader who commands and controls insurgent operations in Nangarhar.  Based on numerous intelligence reports of insurgent activity in the area, the security force targeted a compound in the district. The force isolated the area and called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully.   While attempting to secure the buildings, the force was engaged by armed insurgents. They responded to enemy fire, killing several insurgents. At a nearby wood line, the force was engaged by heavily-armed insurgents. The force returned fire, resulting in several additional insurgents killed.  Once the objective was secured, the force moved to search the targeted compound. After securing the compound, the force questioned residents, and as a result, detained one suspected insurgent.  During the operation, multiple grenades, AK-47 rifles and chest racks were discovered and destroyed. The entire operation was conducted while keeping women and children safe. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed.

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ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 5, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-014 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 5, 2011) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed today a senior Taliban leader was killed during operations this week.  Maulawi Afzal, the senior Taliban leader leading and controlling all operations in Nangarhar province, was killed during a security operation in Chaparhar district, April 3  He is one of more than 20 insurgent leaders combined Afghan and coalition forces have captured or killed in the province this year. Security forces have targeted the area on several occasions since January, detaining more than 110 insurgents.