2012-06-S-050
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 26, 2012) 
Afghan and coalition security forces conducted an operation in Waygal district, Nuristan province, Monday. During the operation, the security force identified the insurgent leader Musa, also known as Baitullah and Qalam.  After positively identifying Musa among an armed group of insurgents, the security force engaged the group with a precision airstrike. The security force conducted a follow-on assessment, after the strike, and confirmed Musa had been killed along with numerous other insurgents. Musa was associated with both al-Qaida and Taliban forces operating in Waygal district. He coordinated insurgent activities and funneled money to them for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The airstrike did not harm any civilians or damage civilian property.