Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

KABUL, Afghanistan (March 13) – In separate operations yesterday joint security teams engaged eight militants killing three and wounding another, captured a Taliban sub-Commander, and detained several others.

Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

Four Afghan children were playing, when a mine/explosive device was detonated killing two and wounding two others. The incident occurred in the, Faryab Province of northern Afghanistan.

NATO ISAF Afghanistan | Taliban Agent Killed, Several Suspects Detained in Separate Incidents

During separate ISAF joint operations, security forces killed 1 Taliban facilitator, detained several suspected insurgents for questioning, and multiple weapons caches were destroyed.

Operation Moshtarak | Weapons cache discovered in Helmand Province

Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 3) – While on patrol an Afghan-international patrol located a weapons cache in Nad-e Ali district of Helmand Province.

NATO ISAF | 800 kilos of hashish, guns, and explosives seized – Earthquake Northern Afghanistan

Over the past 24 hours a joint Afghan-international force in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar Province, seized over 800 kilograms of hashish on a trailer of a broken tractor. Led by Afghan National Police officers, the patrol discovered, seized, and transferred the narcotics to a nearby ANP compound.

Taliban Seen Using Infants as Human Shields

ISAF and Afghan forces have recently observed militants using infants as human shields during hostile acts against Afghan and international forces operating throughout Afghanistan.

NATO ISAF | Operation Moshtarak Update – Shuras outnumber military engagements

Shuras outnumbered military engagements the last few days. At the invitation of Helmand governor Gulab Mangal, Nad-e Ali deputy district governor Haji Zahir held a shura in Marjah attended by 200 residents.

Operation Moshtarak Update | Fewer engagements past 24 hours

The last 24 hours have seen fewer engagements with insurgents. Despite this relative calm, IEDs and insurgent gunmen continue to pose a threat to civilians and security forces.

Afghan Forces Capture Suspected Taliban Commander in Northern Helmand

Afghanistan National Security Forces with International Security and Assistance Force partners captured two Taliban insurgents south of Gheysarakeh village, Kajaki, Helmand. One of the captured men is suspected of being a Taliban commander involved with the facilitation of IED components and the planning of Taliban attacks.

Operation Moshtarak Update | Remains on Track

Operation Moshtarak remains on track as the combined force continues to make progress. Activities continue in much the same manner as reported over the last 48 hours, with route clearance operations improving freedom of movement. There are reports from both Nad-e Ali and Marjeh of IED strikes, weapon finds and some small-arms engagements. In Marjeh, determined resistance is again reported in some areas. The Regional Command-South commander believes the clearing phase is progressing well and will take at least 30 days to complete.

Operation Moshtarak Update | Fighting Remains

Fighting remains difficult in the northeast and west of Marjah, but insurgent activity is not limited to those areas. ISAF and Afghan forces remain committed to reducing the possibilities of civilian and combined force casualties.

Assault on Taliban Stronghold Yields Early Progress

WASHINGTON – NATO and Afghan forces have made early progress in an ongoing offensive on a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan, but have encountered some stiff resistance and may need another 25 to 30 days to secure the entire area, a top military official said.

Clearance Operations still underway | Operation Moshtarak

Clearance operations continue and are still meeting with some resistance, more so in Marjah than in Nad-e Ali. IEDs remain the main threat to the combined force, with some intense small-arms engagements still occurring.

NATO Secretary General regrets civilian casualties in Helmand operation

The NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is following progress on Operation Moshtarak in Helmand Province and receiving regular updates from his Senior Civilian Representative (SCR), Ambassador Mark Sedwill, and the strategic military commander SACEUR, Admiral James Stavridis.

Progress Achieved in Asserting Afghan Governance in Central Helmand

The key objectives of Operation MOSHTARAK, of driving out the insurgents and extending the influence of the Afghan Government, are being achieved, despite mine and IED levels higher than anticipated.

Feb. 17: Operation Moshtarak Update | Military Phase On Track

The military phase of Operation Moshtarak remains on track. The insurgents are tactically adept, have resilience and are cunning, so continued tactical patience on the part of the combined force is important. Mining is significant in areas, and the combined force must be very deliberate in its movement in order to minimize local Afghan and combined force casualties.

Feb. 15: Operation Moshtarak Update

The clearing phase of operation Moshtarak continued yesterday. The combined force continues to face sporadic fire fights. The combined forces have incurred casualties.

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