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May 25, 2011 War In Afghanistan News 25 May 2011 <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551d9d3fd883301543285e35e970c-po pup> Afg MapWar in Afghanistan News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command. Operations are reported in the following provinces: Wardak, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Sar-e-Pul, Badghis, Helmand, Zabul, Khost, Logar, Nangarhar and Bamyan. Multiple operations occurred in Helmand Province where drugs and weapons caches were discovered in several districts. A civilian was killed during an operation when he threatened troops. Multiple insurgents associated with the Taliban were detained throughout Afghanistan today. Tailor the way you get your War in Afghanistan News <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/home/2009/09/ways-to-get-your-war-on-ter ror-news.html> In other International Security Assistance Force Joint (ISAF) Command Operational News throughout Afghanistan: Wardak Province A combined Afghan and coalition force operation seized a sizeable amount of weapons in Maidan Shar district, Wardak province yesterday. The combined force seized nine grenades, eight 66 mm mortar rounds, one 82 mm mortar round, one 73 mm recoilless rifle round, two rifles, one machine gun and assorted ammunition. The weapons were safely destroyed on site. Kandahar Province An Afghan and coalition force discovered a drug cache in Maiwand district, Kandahar province today. The cache consisted of 441 pounds (200 kgs) of hashish. All the drugs were detained by security forces. Uruzgan Province In Shahid-e-Hasas district, Uruzgan province, an Afghan and coalition force discovered a weapons cache today. The cache consisted of one rocket propelled grenade launcher, one PKM machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, one pistol,15 RPG rounds, one recoilless rifle round, several small arms rounds, two anti-personnel mines, one grenade, different IED materials, 13 RPG propellants, four chest rigs and one GPS. The weapons were destroyed by security forces. Sar-e-Pul Province In Sayad district, Sar-e-Pul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The leader is the acting Taliban appointed governing official of Jowzjan province, and he conducts attacks against Afghan National Security Forces. Additionally, the leader facilitates, plans and coordinates improvised explosive device activity in the province. The security force targeted a compound in Sayad district, where they called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. Once all civilians were secured, the force, led by Afghan soldiers, searched and cleared the compound and conducted interviews with residents. Several individuals with Taliban activity ties were detained for further questioning. The force completed the mission without the use of force, and no civilians were harmed. Tailor the way you get your War in Afghanistan News <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/home/2009/09/ways-to-get-your-war-on-ter ror-news.html> Badghis Province ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader during a security operation in Murghab district, Badghis province, May 21. The senior Taliban leader was the appointed deputy governing official for operations, who conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district. Helmand Province A combined Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force operation seized a sizeable amount of weapons and narcotics in Washer district, Helmand province yesterday. The combined force found 132 pounds (60 kilograms) of wet opium, 176 pounds (80 kgs) of ammonium nitrate, six mortar rounds, two rocket-propelled grenades, one 107 mm round, one anti-tank mine, one pressure-plate, one AK-47 rifle, one pistol, assorted small arms ammunition and improvised explosive device components. The narcotics and weapons were safely destroyed on site. Tailor the way you get your War in Afghanistan News <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/home/2009/09/ways-to-get-your-war-on-ter ror-news.html> Also..... A combined Afghan and coalition force seized several compounds containing illegal drugs and killed three insurgent fighters during a combined operation in the Kajaki district, Helmand province yesterday. The operation was intended to disrupt the illegal drug trade and insurgent activity in the region, according to a coalition team leader. One of the objectives, an opium refinery, served a dual purpose for the insurgents in the area, according to coalition officials. A coalition team leader said sales from opium helped finance Taliban operations, and drug facilities in the area that have historically served as a staging location for insurgent activity. Upon insertion and throughout the mission, the combined force was engaged with small-arms fire from insurgents. The team leader said the combined force pushed the insurgents out of the district, and searched a series of facilities for drugs and other illegal substances. "The illicit production of opium throughout the country is a heavily targeted objective by the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and eliminating this threat is vital to long-term security, governance and effective development of Afghanistan," said a GIRoA official. "We are building our government capacity to enhance security, and combat the drug trade that supports insurgency and promotes crime and corruption." "We are all working together to combat the enemy in the most effective way possible to finish the war against the insurgents," said Col. Nader, 1st Commando Brigade executive officer. "We strive to bring peace to the Afghan people, and won't stop until our country is where we want it to be." No civilian casualties or property damage was reported during the operation. Also..... In Helmand province, two separate Afghan and coalition forces patrols conducting security operations discovered multiple weapons caches in Marjah and Sangin districts, yesterday. The weapons caches consisted of one 82 mm mortar round, 21 recoilless rifle rounds, six anti-personnel mines, two 105 mm smoke shells, one 107 mm warhead, one 130 mm high explosive artillery shell, three communication radios and four full AK-47 magazines. Also... A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation resulting in two suspected insurgents detained and one Afghan civilian killed in Musa Qal'ah district, Helmand province yesterday. The security force was searching for a Taliban facilitator. While searching the area, the force noticed an individual fleeing the area. They pursued the individual and located him at a nearby wood line. An Afghan member of the force called for the individual to exit the wood line. The individual then began to move directly toward the security force despite their instructions and warnings which were relayed in multiple ethnic languages. This series of callouts was ineffective in allowing the security force to detain the individual peacefully. While holding an object in his hand, he continued to move toward the force displaying hostile intent. Native speaking members of the security force continued to direct the individual to comply. Ignoring their request, the individual proceeded to raise the object in his hand toward the force. As a security force measure, the force engaged the individual to eliminate the threat. He was killed as a result of the engagement. After initial assessment it was discovered the individual had a flashlight in his hand. The initial operation was conducted to target a Taliban facilitator in the district. The targeted facilitator moves home-made explosives and weapons throughout northern Helmand. He acquires the necessary components for home-made explosive production and then coordinates the shipment to various Taliban leaders and sub-commanders throughout the province. As a result of the search, two suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning. Also... In Kajaki district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force patrol killed two insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The two insurgents were killed when they attempted to engage the security force. During the operation the combined force seized 353 pounds (160 kilograms) of opium and 132 pounds (60 kgs) of other narcotics. The narcotics were safely destroyed on site. Tailor the way you get your War in Afghanistan News <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/home/2009/09/ways-to-get-your-war-on-ter ror-news.html> Zabul Province In Qalat district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The combined security force conducted the operation targeting key leaders of a Taliban IED attack cell in the district. These leaders are responsible for targeting Afghan and coalition vehicles. The Afghan-led force tracked the targeted insurgents to two compounds in the district. The force cleared several buildings at both locations and conducted interviews with residents resulting in the identification and detention of several individuals. The operation was completed with no shots fired, and no civilians harmed. Khost Province ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Haqqani network leader during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province, May 21. The leader managed a large portion of Haqqani fighters in the district, coordinated attacks and assisted them in ambush preparation against Afghan and coalition forces. Also..... A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin facilitator during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday. The facilitator provided insurgent commanders with significant financial support, enabling improvised explosive device operations in Sabari district. The leader was captured during a security clearance operation of his compound in the district. Once the force arrived at the targeted location, an Afghan member of the force called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, ensuring the safety of all women and children. During the search, the insurgent facilitator identified himself to the security force, resulting in his detention. No shots were fired during this operation and no civilians were harmed. Tailor the way you get your War in Afghanistan News <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/home/2009/09/ways-to-get-your-war-on-ter ror-news.html> Logar Province In Baraki Barak district, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban facilitator yesterday. The facilitator assists the insurgent network with IEDs and weapons for attacks against Afghan security forces. After extensive intelligence gathering, Afghan members led the force into a compound associated with the facilitator. The combined force cleared several buildings and interviewed local residents. Based on the information provided, the force detained one individual with suspected ties to Taliban activity. Nangarhar Province In Nangarhar province, the security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader directs an IED cell operating against Afghan forces. The force searched for the leader at a compound in Khugyani district, where they identified one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban leader. He was detained for further questioning. The security force was able complete both operations without the use of force, and was careful to ensure the safety of all women and children. Bamyan Province Afghan residents in the Kahmard district, Bamyan province, led Afghan and coalition forces to a weapons cache, yesterday. An Afghan took a combined Afghan and coalition force to a weapons cache consisting of 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun ammunition, 23 hand-grenades, 21 rocket-propelled grenades. All weapons and ammunition were destroyed by the security force. 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