Afghan, Coalition Force Kills Several Insurgents in Nangarhar
Afghan, Coalition Force Kills Several Insurgents in Nangarhar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-015 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 2) – Afghan and coalition forces targeting the Taliban leader who planned and led attacks during the September elections and coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Sherzad district, killed several insurgents during an overnight operation in Nangarhar province.   Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a series of compounds in Seyyedi Kheyl in Sherzad district to search for the targeted individual. The joint security force cleared and secured the compounds and after initial questioning at the scene, decided not to detain any of the residents.   The security force took enemy fire from small arms and rocket-propelled grenades near the targeted compound multiple times throughout the operation. The security force responded, killing several insurgents. The security force was unable to conduct a complete assessment of the area following the engagements.   The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.