ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 18, 2011
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-055
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 18, 2011) – A Taliban leader and another insurgent were killed in a precision airstrike in the Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday. 

The leader, Khalil, was involved in the coordination and execution of attacks against Afghan government officials within the district. He supported both the Taliban and Haqqani network and was responsible for facilitating and conducting multiple large-scale roadside bomb attacks. 

The force located him in an open area and after ensuring no civilians were nearby, the security force conducted the airstrike. Following the strike, the force assessed the area and confirmed the death of Khalil and the insurgent, who was armed with several grenades. 

Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed in the strike.
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