Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Taliban Leader in Paktika Overnight
Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Taliban Leader in Paktika Overnight
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-058 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 5, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent and killed another during an operation targeting a Taliban leader in Paktika province last night.  The targeted individual plans and implements improvised explosive device ambushes and attacks, as well as provides guidance to fighters in his network.  Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound in Yosuf Khel district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before moving to clear the building. During initial clearance, the security force killed an individual who threatened the security force.  After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining the suspected insurgent. The security force also found a machine gun on target.  The assault force ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.

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UPDATE: Afghan, Coalition Forces Capture Taliban Leader in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-066 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 6, 2010) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader in Paktika province during a security operation Dec. 4.  The targeted individual planned and implemented improvised explosive device ambushes and attacks, as well as provided guidance to fighters in his network.  Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound in Yosuf Khel district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before moving to clear the building. During initial clearance, the security force killed an individual who threatened the security force.  After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining a suspected insurgent, later identified as the targeted individual. The security force also found a machine gun on target.   The assault force ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.