Source Article HERE. Members of ISAF’s Force Protection Company conducted a foot patrol in Kabul on November 16th in order to establish a presence in the area and meet with local civilians. The 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, of the British Territorial Army is in charge of force protection for the headquarters base. The battalion soldiers are trained in the tactics and operations necessary to provide perimeter security, in addition to conducting foot patrols around the city. “Out of all the tasks we perform here in Kabul, getting out and patrolling is what we enjoy the most because that’s what we are, infantry soldiers,” said Delta Platoon’s Second in Command Sergeant Major Tony Archer, from Middlesbrough. The 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment is a reserve unit that was called to duty in May. The soldiers have been in Kabul for three months and have seen a variety of improvements in the city during their tour. “People are friendlier; they get to know our faces, know who we are,” Lance Corporal Kenny Wilson of Kingston Upon Hill said. “Throughout the city there is development everywhere; there are new buildings getting built left, right and centre. There are new road surfaces being laid. Traffic lights, street lights, electricity, running water and sewage systems have improved in certain areas. Community spirit is a lot better. You see more people out, and more women getting involved in daily activities.”
While performing foot patrols is tiring duty, many of the soldiers find it rewarding, especially when they interact with the children of the city. “The kids on the street are fantastic,” Wilson said. “They’ll run up to you and say hello, try to get sweets off you; they’re just kids like everywhere else. They’re just fantastic people.”
ISAF, PAKISTAN COORDINATE STRIKE ON INSURGENTS
Source Article HERE. Insurgents attacked an ISAF base in Paktika on November 16th leading to a coordinated artillery strike into Pakistan. The ISAF base received two separate rocket attacks from a location within Pakistan. Following the second attack, ISAF soldiers were able to identify the origin of the enemy rocket launches. Upon positive identification, ISAF coordinated with the Pakistan military and fired a total of 20 artillery rounds on the enemy location. The artillery fire caused a secondary explosion at the rocket launch site, which indicates additional munitions were in the location. ISAF and Pakistani soldiers observed all fired artillery rounds. The Pakistani soldiers assured ISAF that they would engage any insurgents attempting to flee deeper into Pakistan. There were no ISAF casualties.
ANSF, ISAF DEFEAT 2 INSURGENT ATTACKS
Source Article HERE. Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF defeated two insurgent attacks in eastern Afghanistan on November 16th. In Nangarhar, insurgents fired rocket-propelled grenades at the civilian-populated district center of Khogyani and a nearby ISAF base. Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and ISAF forces returned fire by ground and air in defence of the area. A number of insurgents were killed, and one is in Afghan custody. No civilians or soldiers were injured. Insurgents also attempted to attack an ISAF base in Bermel district, Paktika. ISAF soldiers returned fired in self-defence and called in attack helicopters. A large number of insurgents were killed, while again no civilians or ISAF soldiers were injured. “We commend the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police for their outstanding defence of their fellow citizens. Their capabilities are improving, and ISAF will continue to support them in defeating these enemies of peace,” said Brigadier General Richard Blanchette, ISAF spokesperson.
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