http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/isaf-joint-command-morning-operational-update-september-20-2011.html

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A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Sayad Abad district, Wardak province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for roadside bomb and direct fire attacks, as well as, planning abductions throughout the region.

During the operation, the security force discovered several insurgents, armed with AK-47 assault rifles, hiding in a tree line. Responding to the threat, the security force engaged, killing three insurgents. After the engagement, the force seized multiple weapons to include AK-47 assault rifles and grenades during the operation.

In Zurmat district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Haqqani network leader and confiscated weapons during a security operation yesterday. The leader recruited young local males and sent them to insurgent training camps, and also facilitated the placement of roadside bombs, as well as, conducted direct attacks against Afghan forces. No civilians were injured during the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force deetained a Haqqani network leader and multiple suspected insurgents during a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader facilitated roadside bomb attacks against Afghan forces.

In Nerkh district, Wardak province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban leader. The leader is responsible for attacks against Afghan forces.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Surkh Rod district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader constructs roadside bombs, specializing in remote control bombs, and is responsible for their use in the region.

In Khugyani and Sherzad districts, Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two Taliban leaders during operations conducted on Saturday. Both captured leaders, one from Khugyani district, and the other from Sherzad, facilitated the movement of vehicles, weapons and roadside bomb components throughout the area.

Lastly, a security operation discovered a weapons cache in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, yesterday. Weapons seized during the operation consisted of 116 pounds (53 kg) of explosive-making chemicals, 69 small arms weapons, one rocket propelled grenade, 63 RPG rounds, 44 82mm mortars, one grenade, and various weapons components.