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DAILY SITUATION REPORT 13 May 2008 Strategic SSI - Afghanistan DAILY SITUATION REPORT 3 NOV 09 SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES RELEVANT TO SSSI PERSONNEL AND CLIENTS There has been little reporting on incidents over the past 24 hours, but numerous reports on insurgent movements have been received. Indications are that the insurgents are still planning suicide attacks that could be conducted in Kabul, Jalalabad, Kandahar, Herat and/or Mazar. These places were all mentioned in reports. Although no detail was reported, and it remains difficult to confirm the information, it is assessed that these attacks are possible within the next seven days. Possible targets for Kabul are assessed to be UN Facilities, Ministries of the Afghanistan Government, Parliamentary Building, and possible an institution that could be linked to concentration of Internationals, such as the Intercontinental Hotel and the Serena Hotel. It was seen in the past that the insurgents do have the intent and capability to attack targets that have high media and propaganda value. MAJOR COUNTRY WIDE EVENTS The Western Region seems to be showing the effects of recent ANSF/IM successes, with a drop in incidents. Insurgents are attempting to expand activity in the Northern region and there appears to be a slow increase in the Central region Another busy period throughout the Southern and Eastern Regions with continuing effective IED attacks against IM and ANSF causing a number of casualties. Insurgents continue to develop their IED techniques - an IM patrol in Kandahar contacted an IED along with a further two IEDs targeting the subsequent response patrols, killing one and injuring a further nine. Privileged and Confidential 1 This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited without the explicit approval from StrategicSSI Management. Strategic SSI - Afghanistan BREAKDOWN OF INCIDENTS REPORTED FOR AFGHANISTAN IN SSSI DSR FOR PERIOD 1-2 NOVEMBER 2009 Incidents Over Report Period IED Attack Ambush 7 10 IDF Attack 4 Murder 4 Feud 6 Crime 3 Arson 2 3 1 1 3 Intimidation Insurgency Kidnap 1 1 Public protest Successes Please find below a table illustrating the number of Killed and Wounded, Captured and Arrested as per the reporting’s of the SSSI DSR. (Kindly note that these are from the SSSI DSR and are not official statistics and may differ from those released by ISAF or other agencies and organisations.) IM ANSF PSC LN AGE Killed Wounded Captured Killed Wounded Captured Killed Wounded Captured Killed Wounded Captured Killed Wounded Arrested 1-Nov 8 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 11 0 41 0 1 2-Nov 1 11 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 13 7 10 57 7 21 3-Nov 3 4 0 2 5 0 3 1 0 11 5 0 56 4 6 Nov 12 16 0 4 11 0 3 1 0 33 23 10 154 11 28 Privileged and Confidential 2 This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited without the explicit approval from StrategicSSI Management. Strategic SSI - Afghanistan SECURITY INCIDENTS Threat Level Classification Severe Substantial Moderate Low: SEVERE SUBSTANTIAL -Negative Impact Incident MODERATE -Positive Impact Incident LOW Negative Impact Positive Impact Explosive Device Detonations 3 Explosive Devices Found Suicide Attacks Arrests Attacks 1 Operations 1 Ambushes 1 Recovered Ordnance Rocket/Mortar Attacks 1 Insurgency Murders Kidnappings Insurgency 1 Attack: 31 Oct, Kapisa Province, Alasay District, Dawary Village - A joint IM/ANA unit came under Insurgents attack. The joint force responded with a counter attack and repelled the attackers Privileged and Confidential 3 This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited without the explicit approval from StrategicSSI Management. Strategic SSI - Afghanistan after about two hours of intense exchange of gun fire. One Insurgent, eight civilians was killed and one IM soldier was wounded. IED: 31 Oct, Kapisa Province, Tagab District, Jalokhel Village - ANP located an IED in the area. As an IM EOD team was busy defusing the device they came under insurgent attack and then withdrew from the area. On 1 Nov, the IED detonated accidentally when the team returned and was attempting to defuse it. One IM personnel was wounded in the incident. Ambush: 1 Nov, Wardak Province, Saydabad District, Tangi Valley - Insurgents ambushed an IM contracted logistics convoy on the ring road and burned one fuel tanker. Three PSC guards were killed in the incident. Four PSC guards in an escort vehicle and one fuel tanker managed escape. Insurgency: 27 Oct, Bamyan Province, Shibar District, Shikari Valley, Baghak Village, Baghak Mountains - Reports are that Insurgents established a check point in the area to support their operations in Shikari Valley. IED: 1 Nov 10h30, Bamyan Province, Shibar District, Shikari Valley, Ghandak Village, Sang Par area - An IM convoy set off a RCIED, the explosion was followed by a RPG and small arms fire attack. Reportedly two IM were killed and two vehicles damaged. Explosive Device: 1 Nov 15h00, Uruzgan Province, Tirin Kot District, Shahzafar area - One ANP officer and one PSC guard were wounded by anti-personnel mine explosion along the Tirinkot-Chora Highway. Operations: Update on 30 Oct 22h00, Uruzgan Province, Dehrawud District, Ulambagh and Jangal areas - During an ANSF/IM joint military operation, 29 Insurgents were reportedly killed and two were arrested. Assorted weapons and ammunitions were recovered from the Insurgents. Attack (IDF): 31 Oct, Uruzgan Province, Khas Uruzgan District - Two rockets were fired from unknown direction and impacted in the District Governor’s compound. No reports of casualties were received. Privileged and Confidential 4 This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited without the explicit approval from StrategicSSI Management. Strategic SSI - Afghanistan SEVERE SUBSTANTIAL MODERATE -Negative Impact Incident LOW -Positive Impact Incident Negative Impact Positive Impact Explosive Device Detonations Explosive Devices Found Suicide Attacks Arrests Attacks Operations 4 Ambushes Recovered Ordnance Rocket/Mortar Attacks Crime Insurgency 1 Kidnapping Insurgency: 2 Nov 06h30, Kunduz Province, Khan Abad District, in Nikpai area, along Kunduz- Khan Abad main road - It was reported that Insurgents had stopped public transport and robbed all the passengers on board. Operation: 2 Nov 02h40, Kunduz Province, Char Dara District, in Gul Bagh area - IM conducted an airstrike on suspected Insurgents targets, but the strike impacted in an open area. Operation: 1 Nov 14h00, Kunduz Province, Kunduz City, northern part of the City, in Gor Tepa area – A joint operation has been conducted by IM/ANSF supported by air assets. Operation: 1 Nov 14h00, Kunduz Province, Qali Zal District, in Zulm Abad area – Reportedly ANP supported by pro- government militias led by two local commanders, has conducted an operation in which one Insurgent was killed, one wounded and another one arrested. ANP confiscated one AK-47 assault rifle and one RPG rocket launcher. Operation: 1 Nov 10h00, Kunduz Province, Imam Sahib District, in Kalbad and Tash Gozar areas – According to reports from ANA, pro-government militias had attacked the Insurgents position in the area, killing one insurgent commander and wounding three more insurgents. Privileged and Confidential 5 This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited without the explicit approval from StrategicSSI Management. Strategic SSI - Afghanistan Crime : 1 Nov 17h00, Badakhshan Province, Ishkashim District Centre - ANP arrested two drug dealers with approx 466 grams of heroine. SEVERE SUBSTANTIAL MODERATE LOW -Negative Impact Incident -Positive Impact Incident Negative Impact Positive Impact Explosive Device Detonations 1 Explosive Devices Found 1 Suicide Attacks Arrests Attack 1 Operations 3 Ambush Recovered Ordnance Rocket/Mortar Attack Arson Kidnapping Feud 2 Attack: 2 Nov, Badghis Province, Muqur District, Qiraghshori area – An, IM/ANSF convoy en route to Murghab District came under attack during the night, from Insurgents with RPG and small arms fire. Operation: 2 Nov, Herat Province, Hirat City, District 2, Darb Kandahar area – ANP has rescued a local civilian that was abducted on 21 Oct. Three abductors were arrested and six AK-47s and one vehicle were seized. IED: 1 Nov18h30, Herat Province, Injil District, Herat Airport Road – A RCIED attached to a motorcycle
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