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  "name": "Senior Taliban Leader Targeted in Airstrike",
  "eventrefnumber": "2010-10-CA-020;2010-10-CA-035",
  "text": "Senior Taliban Leader Targeted in Airstrike\n
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-CA-020 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 2) - Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led to the location and a subsequent airstrike targeting a senior Taliban leader in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province today.

The targeted senior Taliban leader was reportedly the acting shadow district governor of Nad 'Ali. He was also active in numerous attacks against Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces.

Initial reporting indicates that two of the targeted insurgents were killed and two insurgents fled the scene shortly after the airstrike.

Initial operational reporting states there were no civilian casualties.\n\n---\n\nUPDATE: Insurgent Engaged During Joint Patrol\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-CA-035 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 3) - ISAF is aware of civilian casualty allegations from an airstrike in Helmand province on Saturday and is investigating the incident. Current reporting is ongoing and ISAF is working with the Helmand District Governor and other Afghan officials to collect information at the scene. 

The incident occurred when multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led to the location and a subsequent airstrike targeting a senior Taliban leader in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province Saturday. 

The targeted senior Taliban leader was reportedly the acting shadow district governor of Nad 'Ali. He was also active in numerous attacks against Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces. 

Initial reporting indicates that two of the targeted insurgents were killed and two insurgents fled the scene shortly after the airstrike.",
  "StartDate": "2010-10-02",
  "eventtype": "airstrike",
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  "citydistrict": "Nad Ali",
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  "targetgroup": "Taliban",
  "commander": "",
  "position": "district chief",
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  "minleaderskilled": "0",
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