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April 25, 2011 War In Afghanistan News 25 Apr 2011 <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551d9d3fd8833015431ecf3c7970c-po pup> Afghanistan Map UN July 2009War in Afghanistan News reports provided by ISAF Joint Command. Operations are reported in the following provinces: Kunduz, Kandahar, Logar, Wardak and Khost. While rabbit ears were being chewed off and Easter eggs being gathered back home, International Security forces kept right after the Taliban all across Afghanistan. Multiple leaders were captured along with their associates. In Kandahar province, no longer would one Taliban financier be transporting weapons and homemade bombs for use against our troops! Big News out of Khost Province: Among those killed was the senior Haqqani leader for the Nadir Shah Kot district, Salih Khan!! In other International Security Assistance Force Joint (ISAF) Command Operational News throughout Afghanistan: Kunduz Province A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during a security operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, yesterday. The leader provided weapons and security for insurgents in Kunduz and was responsible for attacks on multiple targets, including election sites in September. Based on intelligence reports, the combined force targeted a compound in the district where suspected insurgent activity occurs. The force commenced their search by isolating the compound and calling for all occupants to exit the buildings. All individuals complied, allowing them to secure the safety of the women and children. While searching the area, the force discovered blasting caps, which are used for homemade bombs, on two of the individuals. The force also found multiple AK-47 rifles, a rocket-propelled grenade with components, chest racks and multiple loaded magazines. The targeted leader was identified, along with several additional individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency, and was detained for further questioning. Kandahar Province A combined Afghan and coalition force capture a Taliban financier and numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation in Daman district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The financier was responsible for transporting weapons and homemade bomb materials, as well as funding Taliban cells. Intelligence tips led the combined force to search the financier's suspected compound in the district. The forces isolated and secured a series of buildings. After calling all residents out of the buildings, the force conducted interviews and continued their search. While searching, they discovered an AK-47 assault rifle and several pistols. The financier was identified and detained as a result of the interviews from residents. Several of his associates were also detained for further questioning. Throughout the search the force ensured the safety of the civilians. A coalition force operating in Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province discovered a roadside bomb and observed several insurgents emplacing more explosive devices in a compound. After several hour of observation, the compound was destroyed with high-explosive rounds and an airstrike. Logar Province In Logar province, an Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday. The facilitator assists with the coordination, execution and training of attack techniques targeting Afghan and coalition forces. Multiple intelligence leads and tips from citizens led the security force to target a compound associated with the facilitator. The force secured and cleared the area and ensured the safety of the women and children before conducting interviews. As a result of the interviews, several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency were detained for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the operation. Wardak Province ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, April 19. The facilitator operated in Wardak province. Khost Province The International Security Assistance Force today confirmed three Haqqani network leaders and several other insurgents were killed during a combined Afghan and coalition security operation in Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, April 22. Among those killed was the senior Haqqani leader for the Nadir Shah Kot district, Salih Khan. He directed explosive-device attacks, logistics and communications for Haqqani insurgents operating in the area. Over the last week, he led 20 fighters in two separate attacks on coalition forward operating bases. Salih Khan also directed homemade bomb fabrication training and worked with other Haqqani leaders employing vehicle-borne explosive-device attacks throughout the district. Also killed during the operation was Salih Khan's deputy, Sarghai. He worked alongside Salih Khan orchestrating attacks, most notably explosive-devise attacks throughout the district. The third insurgent killed was a Haqqani leader named Shamour, who was co-located with the other two leaders in a remote compound. According to intelligence reports, he was a trusted member in Khan's attack cell and was responsible for explosive-device and small-arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. This year, Afghan and coalition forces have been able to disrupt multiple planned attacks by targeting key Haqqani personnel. The combined force has captured or killed more than 15 Haqqani leaders and over 130 Haqqani insurgents since Jan. 1. More than 90 of these captures were in Khost province. The Haqqani network primarily operates in the Paktika, Paktiya and Khost provinces. They are responsible for multiple high-level attacks against Afghan government officials, as well as Afghan and coalition forces, including a Dec. 5 suicide-bomb attack on a forward operating base. From their traditional area of operations, multiple Haqqani fighters have led efforts to disrupt Afghan government security efforts within Kabul. One Marine has remained steadfast in his support of his wounded brothers in arms. 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