Taliban Leader Targeted in Helmand Air Strike
Taliban Leader Targeted in Helmand Air Strike
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-262  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 21, 2010) — International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Taliban leader during an air strike in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Saturday.  The targeted insurgent was an active tactical-level leader who planned, coordinated and executed direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF. He was also a key figure in the movement of weapons and ammunition within the district.  Multiple intelligence sources led ISAF to the location of the Taliban leader. After observing him for several hours, he and another insurgent departed the location on a motorcycle and ISAF followed them. As the leader traveled into a remote area, ISAF conducted an air strike and killed the leader and the other insurgent.  Initial reports indicate no civilians were hurt in the operation.

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UPDATE: Taliban Leader Confirmed Killed in Air Strike
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-S-310
For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 24, 2010) — International Security Assistance Forces confirmed the death of Sabir, a Taliban leader in an air strike in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Nov. 20.

 Sabir was an active tactical level leader who planned, coordinated and executed direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF. He led a cell of approximately 40-50 insurgents in the Nad ‘Ali area. He was also a key figure in the movement of weapons and ammunition within the district.

Multiple intelligence sources led ISAF to location of Sabir. After observing Sabir for several hours, he and another insurgent departed the location on a motorcycle and ISAF followed them. As they traveled into a remote area, ISAF conducted an air strike and killed Sabir and the other insurgent.

Initial reports indicate no civilians were hurt in the operation.