name: 2
text: 2012-06-S-027
  For Immediate Release
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (June 15, 2012)
  An Afghan and coalition security force killed multiple insurgents during an operation to capture a Taliban commander in Warduj district, Badakhshan province, today. The commander serves directly under the Taliban shadow governor for Badakhshan and coordinates attacks throughout the province. As the security force approached the Taliban commander s suspected location they were attacked with small-arms fire. The force returned fire, killing multiple insurgents. Explosive materials were seized in the operation.