2011-10-S-037
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 18, 2011) — An Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force patrol killed a senior insurgent leader during an operation in Khak-E Afghan district, Zabul province in an operation that was ongoing throughout the week.

The leader commands approximately 20 to 30 insurgents and is a known lethal aid and improvised explosive device facilitator. He is directly responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting numerous attacks against ANSF and coalition forces throughout Zabul. 

The targeted leader was in an ambush position and fired upon ANSF and the coalition patrol during the operation. The patrol returned fire resulting in the death of the insurgent leader.