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KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3)
While on patrol in Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force encountered a Haqqani leader and another suspected insurgent, today. The leader, Burhanuddin, planned attacks against Afghan forces in the Sabari district. During the operation, two armed individuals were encountered displaying hostile intent toward the security force. Assessing an immediate threat, the security force fired upon the individuals, killing Burhanuddin and one additional insurgent.

Multiple weapons were seized to include five AK-47 assault rifles, a pistol, multiple grenades and a chest rack. The security force detained five suspected insurgents during the operation.