Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Explosive Device Leaders in Khost
Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Explosive Device Leaders in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-079 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7) – Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani senior leader and his deputy in Khost province yesterday.   The targeted individuals facilitate the movement of improvised explosive device materials and coordinates emplacement.   The first security force followed intelligence reports to a series of compounds in Terayzai district to search for the senior leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the buildings.  After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained numerous suspected insurgents. The assault force also discovered multiple weapons at the scene.   The assault forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.