Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Aug. 08., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed 18 insurgents, detained one and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Aug. 7.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during a route clearance operation in Gelan district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed an insurgent during a small arms engagement in Muqer district.

Kapisa province
A coalition airstrike killed 10 insurgents in Tagab district in response to Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces receiving direct fire.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Sabari district and one in Terezayi district.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed six insurgents during a small arms engagement in Kharwar district.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed an insurgent in Baraki Barak district who was emplacing an IED.

Nangarhar province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Rodat district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Bermal district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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