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April 15, 2011 War In Afghanistan News 15 Apr 2011 <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551d9d3fd883301538dd9e3e9970b-po pup> Afg MapWar in Afghanistan News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command. Operations are reported in the following provinces: Daykundi, Helmand, Laghman, Paktiya, Khost, Paktia, Jowzjan, Baghlan, Faryab, Kandahar, Zabul, Uruzgan, Kunar, Logar and Shindad. Coalition forces were extremely busy, with 15 out of 34 provinces listed operational reports for today's news. Multiple discoveries in Kandahar of drugs, weapons and bomb making material occurred. Leadership positions for al-Qaida and the Taliban are being thinned out nicely by coalition forces. Some were even captured. U.S. Special Forces medics were quick to arrive and provide aid at the scene of a suicide bombing in Paktia Province. In other International Security Assistance Force Joint (ISAF) Command Operational News throughout Afghanistan: Daykundi Province A combined Afghan coalition patrol killed numerous insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Kajran district, Daykundi province, yesterday. The insurgents were killed when they attempted to engage the patrol with small-arms fire. The combined patrol also secured several rifles, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a pistol, a small amount of opium and two motorcycles. The detainees were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning. Helmand Province In Marjah district, Helmand province, today, a coalition forces patrol found 103 7.62 x 39 mm rounds. Laghman Province A combined Afghan and coalition forces patrol detained a suspected Taliban financier and improvised explosive device facilitator, along with numerous suspected insurgents during an operation in Alisheng district, Laghman province, today. The suspect was detained without incident and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning. The combined force found finance ledgers, numerous rifles, handguns, small-arms ammunition and assorted IED making materials. The suspect was arrested by Afghan authorities and taken, along with numerous other suspected insurgents for processing and further questioning. Paktiya Province In Dzadran district, Paktiya province, today, an Afghan and coalition forces patrol discovered 150 PKM rounds, two tactical vests, one AK-47 and one rifle. All weapons have been or will be destroyed by security forces. Khost Province An Afghan and coalition forces patrol discovered a weapon cache in Khost district, Khost province, today, consisting of 200 bags of ammonium nitrate, 31 bags of fuses, three pistols and 40 spools of detonation cord. Also... A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator during a security operation in Terayzai district, yesterday. The facilitator is responsible for attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces. Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in the district to search for the targeted Facilitator. After isolating the compound, Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully, ensuring the safety of the women and children. After initial questioning, the security force indentified and detained the Haqqani facilitator along with one of his associates. No shots fired during the operation. Paktia Province U.S. Special Forces medics from Special Operations Task Force - East treated several victims after multiple suicide bombers attacked an Afghan National Security Forces training site in Jaji district, Paktia province April 14. Three ANSF were killed and another five injured when the first bomber detonated his vest near the training area gate. A second bomber was shot and killed by ANSF before detonation and two more fled the scene. USSF medics were nearby when they heard the explosion and went to assist. Reports from locals present at the site stated that the four bombers were dressed in traditional Afghan clothing with head wraps covering their faces. The incident is currently under investigation. Jowzjan Province A combined Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents, including the Taliban's central appointed leader for Jowzjan province, Maulawi Qudus, and detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Darzab district, Jowzjan province, yesterday. The targeted leader governed Taliban operations for the Qush Tepah district, Jowzjan province and was a strategic planner directing funding for operations and improvised explosive device emplacement. Based on multiple intelligence sources and tips from citizens, the security force targeted the leader's suspected compound. While moving into position, the combined force was engaged by several armed individuals. The security force responded to enemy fire, killing the individuals. As the security force moved to isolate the targeted building, they came in contact with another armed individual. The individual was engaged and killed by the security force. Security forces secured and cleared the targeted compound, taking several suspected insurgents for further questioning. The security force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the search. Baghlan Province An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban IED and weapons facilitator during a security operation in Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The facilitator is responsible for the acquisition, movement, employment and production of weapons and explosives. The combined security force targeted a compound in the district believed to house the facilitator. The force cleared the targeted compound without incident. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully. After ensuring the safety of the women and children, the security force interviewed local residents before detaining several suspected insurgents for further questioning. No shots were fired during the operation. Faryab Province ISAF today confirmed Taliban leader Haji Bahuddin was killed during a security operation in Ghormach district, Faryab province, April 12. Bahudding was one of more than 10 killed during a combined security force two-day clearing operation in Tez Nawa village. Kandahar Province Afghan and coalition forces patrols discovered two weapons caches in Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province today, consisting of two rocket-propelled grenades, two AK-47 rifles, 500 7.62 mm rounds, 500 12.7 mm rounds, eight empty AK-47 magazines and six 81 mm rounds. Also... In the same district, a combined force discovered 198 pounds (90 kilograms) of hashish. The drugs were destroyed by security forces. Also... In Arghandab district, today, a combined patrol found 150 PKM rounds, one dagger, one radio amplifier, one AK-47, one machine gun, 39 7.62 mm rounds, two grenade fuses, one radio, one full AK-47 magazine and various loose ammunition. Also... In Daman district, Kandahar province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition forces patrol discovered 194 bags totalling 426 pounds (193 kilograms) of narcotics, which were destroyed by security forces. Also... A combined Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban cell leader during a security operation in Dand district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The cell leader is responsible for IED attacks on Afghan National Army and coalition patrols and he was also involved in the assassinations of local government employees. The combined security force followed leads to a targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The search was commenced after the safety of the women and children was secured. After interviewing residents, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. Also... An Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Maiwand district, yesterday. The leader commands and facilitates multiple insurgents who conduct attacks against coalition forces in central Maiwand and the Garmabak region. The combined security force targeted two compounds in the Maiwand district based on numerous intelligence reports of insurgent activity in the area. The force secured the first compound and detained one suspected insurgent for further questioning. The security force then moved to secure the second compound. Afghan forces called for all inhabitants to exit the premises peacefully. After initial questioning, the combined force detained two additional suspected insurgents for further questioning. The security force ensured the safety of all women and children throughout the search and no shots were fired. Zabul Province The 8th Commando Kandak, advised and assisted by coalition special operations forces, conducted a clearing operation in Shah Joy district, Zabul province yesterday, which led to the capture of a mid-level Taliban leader. The combined force captured the leader after a tip from local villagers. The man surrendered peacefully to the Afghan commando force without incident. Also... A combined Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Shah Joy district, Zabul province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for IED and direct attacks against Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army and coalition forces. The security force searched a series of locations in the district based on multiple intelligence reports. After questioning residents and ensuring the safety of the women and children, the security force detained several suspected insurgents. A machine gun and IED materials were also discovered. No shots were fired during the search. Uruzgan Province A combined Afghan and coalition force dismounted patrol discovered a weapons cache in Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, yesterday. The cache consisted of nine AK-47 rifles, 23 82 mm mortar rounds, 3,250 7.62 mm rounds, three grenades, six rocket-propelled grenades, one bullet proof vest, one RPG launcher, two 107 mm rockets and several homemade bomb making materials. Kunar Province A coalition force killed several al-Qaida insurgents, including the suspected al-Qaida leader in Kunar province, with a precision airstrike in the Dangam district of Kunar, yesterday. After verifying insurgent activity and careful planning to avoid civilian casualties and mitigate collateral damage, coalition aircraft were called in to conduct the airstrike. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed in the strike. Logar Province A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader during a security operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for acquiring and distributing weapons and supplies to subordinate Taliban fighters. The combined security force went to a series of compounds in the district to conduct a search. After ensuring the safety of the women and children, the force cleared the compound. During questioning, the Taliban leader identified himself and was taken into custody. There were no shots fired during the operation. Shindad Province An ISAF patrol discovered a weapons cache in Shindad province, Herat district, yesterday. 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