KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3)
Today, in Nahr-e Shahi district, Balkh province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader. The leader distributes roadside bombs and weapons throughout the area. Additionally, he plans attacks against Afghan government officials in Baghlan province. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.
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