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Written by Bagram Media Center
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 1, 2008) -- Coalition forces detained seven militants in operations targeting Taliban IED networks Sunday and Monday in Khowst province.
A militant leader and two of his subordinates were captured during an operation in the Mando Zayi District. The three are responsible for the construction, emplacement and facilitation of IED and vehicle-borne IED attacks in the region. The IED cell is part of a bombing network centered in the Gorduz District that targets civilians, government, Coalition and ISAF troops.
A cache of AK-47s, IED making materials and military equipment was found during a subsequent search of the area.
Monday in the Tani District, Coalition forces searched the compound of an individual with ties to senior Haqqani network commanders. Four militants who planned and coordinated attacks against the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan were detained.
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