RC-East operational update - Oct. 21
BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained six insurgents, located a weapons cache and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Oct. 20.
Kapisa Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Tagab District. The cache contained mortars, a blasting cap and command wire.
Laghman Province
Afghan National Security Forces detained three insurgents during an engagement in Alingar District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan Uniformed Police found and safely cleared two IEDs in Bati Kot District.
Afghan Uniformed Police detained three insurgents during an engagement in Mohmand Darah District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Omnah District and one in Sar Rowzah District.
Paktya Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Dzadran District.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Sayyidabad District.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.