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News: RC-East operational update - Oct. 29

ISAF Joint Command

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BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition detained 15 insurgents and cleared seven improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Oct. 28.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained 14 insurgents during an engagement in Tagab district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs, one in Shamal district, one in Tanai district and one in Sabari district.

Laghman province
Afghan National Police found and safely cleared an IED in Qarghah'i district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs in Bati Kot district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED Dzadran district.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Gardez district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.