Afghan and coalition security forces detained a facilitator of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and a Haqqani Network leader following joint military operations at north-eastern Badakhshan and eastern Paktia provinces of Afghanistan.

International Security Assistance Force following a statement on Thursday announced, in Argo district, Badakhshan province, an Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator and several other insurgents during an operation today. The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator was responsible for acquiring and transporting explosive materials and improvised explosive devices for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the district.

The source further added, Afghan and coalition security force detained a Haqqani leader during an operation in Jaji district, Paktiya province. The leader coordinated roadside bombings and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also provided weapons and IEDs to the insurgents under his control.
ISAF following the statement also said, during the operation, multiple armed insurgents engaged the security force. The security force returned fire and after determining there were no civilians in the area requested a precision airstrike. A follow-on assessment of the area determined several insurgents were killed, and there were no civilian injuries or damage to civilian property.

In a separate operation at Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator and one other insurgent during an operation, ISAF added.

The facilitator supplied weapons, ammunition and equipment to insurgents for attacks against Afghan and coalition troops.