ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 22, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-078 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 22, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained two others during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader in Rashidan district, Ghazni province, yesterday.  The leader managed IED attacks against Afghan forces. He also oversaw movement of supplies and received reports about Afghan and coalition activity from subordinate insurgents.  After extensive intelligence gathering, the combined security force targeted a compound in Rashidan district in search of the leader. The force noticed several suspected insurgents attempting to evade them. One insurgent was killed as he opened fire on the force. The insurgent was wearing a chest rack and was armed with an AK-47 assault rifle and grenades. The force detained two individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity for further questioning.  Throughout the operation the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all civilians.