Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Haqqani Network Facilitator in Khost
Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Haqqani Network Facilitator in Khost
ISAF Joint Command – Afghanistan 2011-01-S-321 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 28, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who operates in Khost district, Khost province, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in the province yesterday.  The Haqqani Network facilitator moves weapons and supplies for attacks in Kabul City and in Khost province. He has direct ties to other Haqqani Network leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicates he received a shipment of weapons and supplies and stored them in the local area for future attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Nadir Shah Kot district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.  The security force recovered a shotgun, rocket-propelled grenade launcher parts, 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of improvised explosive device making material and ammunition at the scene.

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UPDATE: ISAF Confirms Capture of Haqqani Network Facilitator in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-330 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 28, 2011) – International Security Assistance Force confirmed a Haqqani Network facilitator was detained during an Afghan and coalition operation in Khost province Jan. 27.  The detained Haqqani Network facilitator was responsible for the movement of weapons and supplies for attacks in Kabul City and in Khost province. He had direct ties to other Haqqani Network leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicated he received a shipment of weapons and supplies and stored them in the local area for future attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.