Numerous killed and five detained in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 
2011-06-S-046 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 14, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed numerous insurgents and detained several more suspected insurgents during a security operation in Omnah district, Paktika province, yesterday. 

The force was in the area searching for a Haqqani network leader who coordinates and participates in indirect fire and roadside bomb attacks on Afghan checkpoints. 

After arriving at the compound, the Afghan-led security force was immediately engaged by armed insurgents. The force returned fire and moved to an alternate location where they were attacked by an additional group of armed men. The ensuing engagement resulted in several insurgents killed. 

The force returned to the original compound and was able to escort the women and children out of the immediate area, ensuring their safety. Shortly after, the security force was again engaged by multiple armed insurgents from the compound. As a force protection measure, the force called in air support to suppress enemy fire. Following the airstrike, the security force completed their mission and exited the area. 

During the engagements, numerous insurgents were killed and five others detained. Additionally, several grenades, AK-47 rifles, a machine gun and multiple chest racks were found on the deceased insurgents.