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April 08, 2011 War In Afghanistan News 8 Apr 2011 <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551d9d3fd8833014e875211a0970d-po pup> Afghan Map War in Afghanistan News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command. Operations are reported in the following provinces: Uruzgan, Kunar, Parwan, Paktiya, Faryab, Ghazni, Logar, Wardak, Kandahar and Helmand. Top News Item: Coalition forces successfully targeted the Afghan Border Policeman who killed two International Security Assistance Force service members April 4 in the same district. See news under Faryab Province for full details. In Kunar Province, coalition forces finished clearing operations in several districts, routing out and killing 80 insurgents. Many details below the break. Numerous weapons, drugs and weapons caches were uncovered, Taliban leaders captured, insurgents killed in what was a very busy day around Afghanistan. In other International Security Assistance Force Joint (ISAF) Command Operational News throughout Afghanistan: Uruzgan Province Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces reclaimed a key checkpoint in Shahid-e Hassas district, Uruzgan province, yesterday. The checkpoint was taken from Afghan Local Police, March 23 when insurgents attacked and killed a police commander in Kakrak village. During the attack, after firing at a mosque nearby, insurgents also killed several Afghan civilians, including a young boy. While recovering the checkpoint, the Afghan led combined forces were engaged by insurgents with small-arms fire. After establishing positive identification, the combined forces returned fire forcing the insurgents to flee. Kunar Province Afghan National Security Forces and coalition force concluded operations in the Marawara district, Kunar province today after clearing out insurgent fighters near the villages of Sarowbay, Barawarlow Kalay, Shirugay, Kowtgay and the surrounding area. The combined security force moved into mountainous area near the Pakistan border in order to disrupt insurgent activities in the region and protect the people who live there. More than 80 insurgents were killed in the operation. Insurgents had been using the area to move supplies and men into Kunar province and to stage attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. The insurgents in the targeted area were tied to kidnappings, intimidation and numerous attacks throughout the province. More than 100 insurgents were engaged during the offensive operation that took place near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. "I considered the operation to be very effective bringing security and stability to the area. In cooperation with our international friends, we disrupted insurgents' safe havens," said Maj. Shirin Agha, public affairs officer, 2nd Infantry Brigade, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army. "Most importantly, there weren't any civilian casualties." During operations, Afghan and coalition forces found numerous weapons caches, seizing several uniforms; more than 1,100 PKM machine-gun rounds; 2,000 rounds of AK-47 assault rifle ammunition; more than 200 hand grenades; 33 rocket-propelled grenades; 22 recoilless-rifle rounds; nine mines, several sniper and AK-47 assault rifles; six heavy DSHKA machine guns; six mortar rounds; improvised explosive device-making materials and Taliban propaganda. Afghan and coalition forces also captured a radio station that had been used as part of a network that directed attacks on civilians and recruited weapons and money. Parwan Province During a clearing operation, in Koh-e Safi district, an ISAF patrol came under fire from several insurgents. After establishing positive identification of the enemy position, coalition forces returned fire killing two insurgents. Paktiya Province In Zurmat district, a combined Afghan and coalition forces patrol retrieved a weapons cache consisting of 1,100 7.62 mm rounds, one full AK-47 magazine and five pistols. The drugs, weapons and explosives were confiscated and have been or will be destroyed by the security forces. Faryab Province A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a raid today in Maimanah, district, Faryab province, targeting the Afghan Border Policeman who killed two International Security Assistance Force service members April 4 in the same district. The successful operation resulted in the death of the individual responsible for the shooting. After displaying hostile intent, the targeted individual was engaged and killed by the combined force. Two other suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning. The combined force was led to the insurgent's location based on multiple intelligence reports. Also..... A combined Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents, detained numerous suspected insurgents and discovered a weapons cache during a security operation in Qaisar district, Faryab province, yesterday. The forces conducted a clearing operation to disrupt a Taliban safe haven known for improvised explosive device activity and weapons cache sites near Khwaja Kinti village in the district. The security force targeted the area near the village based on numerous intelligence reports and tips from citizens. While conducting the search, the combined security force was attacked by suspected insurgents. The force engaged the individuals, killing several. They also detained numerous suspected insurgents for further questioning. During the operation, the force discovered and destroyed a weapons cache with two IED pressure plates, ammunition for multiple weapon systems, three 100-foot (30 meters) spools of detonation cord, three chest racks, multiple rocket-propelled grenade rounds, one RPG propellant, 11 RPG Boosters, 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate, one main charge for an explosive, two 107 mm warheads, two 82 mm mortar rounds, and numerous vests with sniper rifle rounds sewn into the inside of the pockets. Ghazni Province A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader and two other suspected insurgents during a raid in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday. The cell leader was an IED expert who maintained connections with Taliban leadership in the area. The combined force targeted a compound suspected of Taliban activity in the district. They isolated the targeted compound and called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. After ensuring the safety of civilians, the force conducted their search and identified the Taliban leader. He and two other suspected insurgents, were detained. There were no shots fired during the operation. Logar Province An Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Baraki Barak, Logar province. The leader facilitated IED components and coordinated attacks with other leaders in the district. The combined force was led to the location of the Taliban facilitator, where they isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. After securing the women and children, the force searched the area. The facilitator was identified and detained along with one suspected insurgent after interviewing residents. Also..... In Baraki Barak, a separate combined force captured a Taliban facilitator and one suspected insurgent during a security operation, yesterday. The facilitator provided ammunition and IED materials to Taliban associates. Intelligence tips led the combined force to the facilitator's compound in Baraki Barak. The force secured and cleared the targeted area without incident. After ensuring the safety of the women and children, the force identified and detained the facilitator along with one suspected insurgent. No shots were fired during the operation. Wardak Province In Sayyidabad district, an Afghan National Police and ISAF patrol discovered a narcotics cache consisting of 200 pounds (91 kilograms) of marijuana. Also..... A combined Afghan and coalition force detained numerous insurgents while searching for a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin network leader in Nerkh district. The network leader raises funds in order to plan and coordinate attacks against Afghan and coalition forces with other Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leaders in the district. The combined force targeted a compound in the district based on numerous intelligence reports. They secured and cleared the compound without incident; detaining numerous suspected insurgents for further questioning. Fifty pounds (22 kgs) of marijuana was also discovered and safely destroyed. There were no shots fired and no civilians harmed during the operation. Kandahar Province In Kandahar province, during separate clearing operations, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF discovered several weapons and improvised explosive device-making components caches in Panjwa'i and Nahr-e Saraj districts. The caches consisted of one AK-47, 840 7.62 mm rounds, two grenades, two rocket-propelled grenade rounds, two 155 mm artillery shells, 35 pressure plates, homemade explosives and IED-making electrical components. Also..... A combined Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected insurgents while targeting a Taliban leader during a security operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The leader acquires IED components for distribution throughout the district. He also facilitates the coordination and execution of IED attacks. The force was led to a compound in the district based on numerous intelligence reports. They secured the compound and conducted interviews with residents at the scene. After initial questioning, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. Security forces ensured the safety of women and children throughout the search. Helmand Province In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, an ISAF patrol was engaged by several insurgents with small-arms and machine gun fire. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces returned fire killing two insurgents and forcing the others to flee. Also..... An ISAF patrol operating in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province yesterday discovered a weapons cache consisting of more than 200 7.62 mm rounds, 50 commercial detonators, 22 pounds (10 kgs) of explosive chemicals, assorted transmitters, receivers and other components. 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