name: 11
text: 2012-10-S-009
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 9, 2012)
  Afghan and coalition forces confirmed the death of a Haqqani leader, Saturday, killed during a security operation in Logar province Friday. During the operation, the security force positively identified the senior leader, Suleiman, and one other insurgent placing an IED for a future attack. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity, the security force engaged with a precision airstrike, killing both.