Sunday, June 2, 2013

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 57 Armed Taliban Killed (June 02.2013.)



Counterterrorism:
In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.

The operations were conducted in Kandahar, Ghazni, Helmand, Kapisa, Paktika and Paktiya provinces, as a result 57 armed Taliban were killed, eight wounded and 12 other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.
                                                                                      
Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds ammunition and IEDs.
During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused three anti-vehicle mines placed by enemies of Afghanistan for destructive activities in Herat and Farah provinces.

Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained a suspect accused of using fake documents in the 8th District of Kabul-City.
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Girl killed as Taliban, police clash in Faryab

MAIMANA (PAN): A girl was found dead at her home after a clash between insurgents and Afghan security forces in northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Sunday.

The clash broke out late on Saturday in the Attakhan Khwaja area of Pashtunkot district, border police commander, Gen. Ghiyasuddin Khalilzai told Pajhwok Afghan News.

Eight insurgents were wounded in the clash and later it emerged a 12-year-old girl had been killed as a result of the cross-fire.

Mohammad Zahir, a border check post commander, said he girl was killed when bullets hit her home in the area.

During the clash, he said a tank of Afghan border police hit by a roadside bomb, injuring a policeman. After the blast, the insurgents opened fire at border police, but the attackers were pushed back when reinforcements arrived, he added.

from Pajhwok
By Qutbuddin Kohi Jun 2, 2013 - 16:39   

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June 02., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, June 2.

The leader maintains operational control over a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices, facilitates the movement of weapons in the local area for use in attacks, and receives guidance from senior Taliban officials for dissemination to front-line fighters.

The security force also seized ammunition and five AK-47 magazines as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan Local Police and coalition forces recovered a weapons cache while on patrol to Kirda and Meran villages in Shah Joy district, Zabul province, June 1. The cache consisted of three rifles, two pistols, one 107mm rocket, one RPK, one shotgun, and assorted ammunition. All seized items were destroyed on location.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three enemies of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, June 1. The leader has conducted numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also coordinates the movement of weapons and fighters through Nangarhar province and performs limited intelligence duties for local Taliban networks.

Afghan and coalition security forces killed three enemies of Afghanistan during two operations in search of a Haqqani leader in Gardez district, Paktiya province, June 1. The leader conducts improvised explosive device attacks and intimidation campaigns targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitates the movement of weapons and military equipment into the local area. The leader is also responsible for kidnapping operations and coordinates with senior leaders to execute guidance within the Haqqani network. The security force also destroyed one heavy weapon as a result of the operation.

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of a Haqqani leader, Abdullah, during an operation in Khoshi district, Logar province, May 30. Abdullah, also known as Osmani, also known as Abdul Sorkh, also known as Rohullah, coordinated and directed improvised explosive device, indirect fire and small arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was responsible for weapons facilitation and IED emplacement and exercised command and control over multiple Haqqani groups in the area. He also directed assassinations against local Afghans.

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June 02., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 39 enemies of Afghanistan, detained one suspected enemy of Afghanistan, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared nine improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 1.

Ghazni province
Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Qara Bagh district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Saberi district.

Kunar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Wata Poor district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces killed 12 enemies of Afghanistan and detained one suspected enemy of Afghanistan during operations in the Nika district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Coalition forces killed three enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Sar Hawza district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 22 enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Urgun district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed two enemies of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zurmat district.

Parwan province
Coalition Forces discovered one weapons cache containing eight 107 mm rocket fuses during operations in the Bagram district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared five IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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Two Nato containers torched in Mastung by militants

QUETTA: Militants torched two Nato containers in Mastung district of Balochistan, levies said Sunday, June 2.

Munir Ahmed, a levies official told Dawn.com that two containers were attacked on their way back to Karachi after supplying fuel to US and Nato troops in Afghanistan.

He said initially that the militants opened fire on the trucks and then set them on fire.

Ahmed said that the drivers of the convoy survived the attack and managed to escape from the spot. “Both containers were completely burnt”, Ahmed said.

He said the incident happened in Dasht Tehsil of Mastung district. Militants have repeatedly attacked Nato supplies in the area.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. However, the assailants managed to escape unhurt from the spot.

from DAWN
Syed Ali Shah | 9 hours ago

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Two NATO soldiers killed in Eastern Afghanistan: ISAF (06.01.)

At least two NATO service members and one ISAF civilian were killed following militants attack and roadside bomb blast in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday.
NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) following a statement said, “One International Security Assistance Force service member and one ISAF civilian were killed during a direct fire attack in eastern Afghanistan today.”

In a separate statement ISAF announced, “An International Security Assistance Force service member was killed during an improvised explosive device attack in eastern Afghanistan today.”

The statements did not disclose further information regarding the exact locations of the incidents and nationalities of the deceased soldiers and the ISAF civilian.

At least 68 NATO service members including 55 US troops, 6 British troops and 7 soldiers from the other NATO member countries have been killed in Afghanistan since the beginning of 2012.

from KHAAMA
By Mirwais Adeel - 01 Jun 2013, 10:14 pm

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R.I.P. - Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunez-Rodriguez

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez, 29, of Pasadena, Texas, died May 30, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device.

            He was assigned to the 68th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.   

            For more information, media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at 719-526-4143/7525 or after normal business hours at 719-526-5500.

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FORT CARSON, Colo. - The Department of Defense announced Saturday that a Fort Carson soldier was killed in Afghanistan.

Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez, 29, of Pasadena, Texas, died May 30, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. He died from injuries he suffered after his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device.

Staff Sgt. Nunezrodriguez was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

He was assigned to the 68th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
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US drones kill 8 AQAP fighters in Yemen strike


US drones launched the first strike in Yemen in 12 days, killing eight "militants" in an attack on an convoy in a southern town controlled by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

The remotely piloted Predators or the more deadly Reapers launched three missiles at a convoy of pickup trucks carrying AQAP fighters in the Al Mahfad area in the southern province of Abyan today, Xinhua reported.

The target of today's strike was not disclosed. Eight members of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula were killed in the airstrike, and three more were wounded. No senior AQAP operatives or leaders are reported to have been killed.

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters and leaders have regrouped in the Al Mahfad area after being driven from cities such as Zinjibar, Jaar, Lawdar, and Shaqra during a Yemeni military offensive that began in the spring of 2012 [see Threat Matrix report, AQAP regroups in Abyan province]. AQAP controlled the cities in Abyan, as well as other cities and towns in neighboring
Shabwa province, after launching its own offensive in the spring of 2011.

The US has launched one other drone strike in Al Mahfad. That attack took place on May 18. Four AQAP fighters were killed when the drones launched missiles against a vehicle carrying grenades and suicide belts.

Read more: http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2013/06/us_drones_kill_8_aqa.php#ixzz2V0j5q1UG
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