Airstrike Kills Taliban Leader in Afghanistan
From an International Security Assistance Force Joint Command news release
KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition airstrike killed Nabi Rahman, a Taliban leader and explosives expert, during an operation in the Watahpur district of Afghanistan’s Kunar province, military officials reported. Rahman had coordinated the movement of insurgents in the region, provided explosive materials and training to insurgents, and planned attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, officials said. After the strike, the security force conducted a follow-on assessment and confirmed Rahman had been killed, officials said. Officials said no civilians were harmed and no property was damaged. In other Afghanistan operations last week: -- A combined force killed several insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in the …
