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Afghan and coalition forces killed Azizullah, a Taliban sub-commander who operated mainly in Logar province, during an overnight operation in Paktika province.

Azizullah was connected to the July kidnapping and deaths of two US sailors. Additionally, a Taliban improvised explosive device manufacturer was among several insurgents detained during the operation.

Afghan and coalition forces detained several Taliban insurgents in Kandahar province Sunday, including a Taliban improvised explosive device commander who carried out attacks against Afghan government officials and coalition forces in Kandahar City.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Arghandab district to search for the commander. Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area.

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Afghan National Army and coalition forces detained a Taliban deputy shadow governor in Kandahar province recently.

The ANA partnered with the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop of 1- 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) to detain the deputy shadow governor of Zharay District.

He is a high-level Taliban leader associated with improvised explosive devices facilitation, foreign fighter transport and attacks against coalition forces.

Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Kabul province Thursday killing Qari Mansur, a senior Haqqani Network facilitator, after he and five of his associates conducted an attack against an Afghan National Police unit Wednesday.

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The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban commander operating in Marjah. The Taliban commander, who also facilitated supplies for area fighters, was captured during an Afghan and coalition operation in Helmand province Tuesday.

An Afghan civilian, utilizing the coalition forces tip line, reported a drug making facility in Nad 'Ali district, Helmand province Wednesday, Sept. 22.

The Afghanistan uniformed police, and an International Security Assistance Force police mentor team, planned and conducted a cordon and search of the facility.

The AUP discovered large amounts of ammonium chloride, a common ingredient in improvised explosive devices, baking pans and processing material.