Wikileaks Afghan War Diary, feb 2007
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"On 020600ZFEB07 ANP Provincial Chief of Police reports that an ANP checkpoint on RTE 515 in Bakwa District, Farah Province was attacked by a large number of enemy. The ANP Chief of Police requested reinforcements from both Delaram and Deh Tut and has approximately 200 officers currently on site. The ANP Chief of Police reports that his force is heavily outnumbered and he predicts heavy losses. Thus far we have reportedly one ANP vehicle destroyed and 9 ANP WIA. Support has been requested through the PRT and RC West. ANP reports that insurgents are currently retreating in various directions. It is also being reported that there are several enemy KIA left on scene. As of 021150ZFEB07 sporadic fighting is still taking place as enemy groups are returning to retrieve their casualties. ODA has linked up with ANP and reports 14 enemy KIA as well as 2 ANP critically injured. MEDEVAC on station in Farah is being prepared to evacuate casualties. A more accurate assessment will be provided when recieved."
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"At 051729Z Feb 07, 8-10x TB were pre-seen patrolling in a compound 1.5km ESE of Garmser DC (Garmser District, Helmand Province). FF engaged with mortars. 6x enemy forces believed to be KIA. At 1800Z FF saw 2x TB moving and were engaged with GPMG. Enemy moved to ground. FF engaged 1x EF with GPMG. At 1920Z TB kept moving in the same compound. FF continued to engaged with GPMG and continued to observe. TIC closed at 1925Z."
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"At 1045Z TF Catamount reported an explosion of unknown cause at FOB Bermel. There are 4 ANA casualties and 1 US casualty with a hand and lower arm amputation. Spartan submitted a 9-line MEDEVAC request at 1048Z. SPARTAN Med Ops recommended sending all patients to Orgun-E for initial stabilization. Once stable, they recommended transport to Salerno. At 1056Z, Pegasus reported launching the 1st and 2nd Up Medevacs from Salerno. Initial reporting indicates that the explosion was a result of a RPG or hand grenade detonation in the Bermel ASP. The MEDEVAC went wheels up from SAL at 1117Z. Wheels down at Bermal at 1144Z, wheels up at 1155Z enroute to OE. MEDEVAC wheels down at OE at 1159Z. MM(E)02-06B ISAF:"
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"(Delayed Report) At 0000Z, PRT JALALABAD reported that the Governors poppy eradication efforts received a bit of a set back in the Shinwar district as people reacted negatively to the eradication. Protests led to rock throwing which supposedly led to the crowd shooting at the police. Four ANP were injured and two civilians were injured and one killed. The ANP Chief is investigating. The Governor is still in Kabul and his return and status is unknown."
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"At 070625Z Feb 07, FF reported receiving SAF and RPG 2.5km NE of Gereshk (Lashkar Gah District, Helmand Province). FF returned fire with Javelin and ILAW, and cleared a compound. At 0707Z: 7x civilian casualties were reported. FF returned back to FOB Price with casualties. No further contact reported. AH were in support. One of the civilians died of wounds. Final casualties: 1x LN KIA, 6 LN WIA, TIC closed at 1245L. ISAF Tracking# 02-096"
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"At 070800ZFEB07 TF Aegis reported a SVBIED attack against an ANP Checkpoint 20km west of Patrol Base Wilson. BDA of 3xANP KIA, 3xANP WIA, 1xEKIA. All WIA have been MEDEVAC to KAF. MEDEVAC # MM(S) 02-07E. Event closed at 1052Z. NFTR. ISAF Tracking # 02-098."
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"At 070924Z Feb 07, 1x Motorcycle SVBIED struck a USPI convoy heading west on HWY 1 (1km W Maywand District, Kandahar Province). No grid was given. District police responded. DYNACORP passed on the information that was received from the Governors Office. There were 3x LN KIA, 2-3x LN WIA. NFI ATT."
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"At 071130ZFEB07 CJSOTF reported TF Zabul received SAF and RPG fire from enemy 4km north of FB Mizan. MM(S)02-07G requested for 4 US mil to Qalat FST. However, only 3x US Military were MEDEVACed to Qalat for initial stabilization. 1x US Mil with a closed head injury was transferred to KAF. 1x US Mil experienced soft tissue injury and was expected to be released the same day from Qalat with follow-on care the following day. 1x US Mil was in surgery at Qalat to repair injuries to the hand and fingers. 2x EKIA were reported. Event initially closed at 1253Z as CJSOTF element and TF Zabul could not regain contact with the enemy but reopened at 1309Z after receiving SAF. Event re-closed at 1522Z with no additional BDA reported from the 2nd opening."
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"(JOCWaatch event log) WHO: 1 RCB BG WHEN: 071326D*FEB07 WHERE: 41R QQ 111963 WHAT: Along HWY 1 approx 20 km west of patrol base WILSON 1x SVBIED struck an ANP checkpoint. TF Aegis reported a SVBIED attack against an ANP Checkpoint 20km west of Patrol Base Wilson. Final numbers of casualties were 1x INS KIA, 3x ANP KIA, 3x ANP WIA.WIA was MEDEVACED to KAF. Updated 4 Nov 07, Maj Harmon -- I changed the coordinates to reflect the IED location instead of patrol base Wilson as it was originally reported. No CEXC report available."
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"At 071331Z Feb 07, TB engaged the Eastern CP in Garmser DC with SAF (Garmser District, Helmand Province). FF engaged with SAF and continued to observe. At 1418Z 7x TB in black robes were observed carrying burning torches; believed to be a deliberate distraction. FF continued to engage TB with Javelin, GPMG, mortars, and SAF. At 1555Z No further TB movement seen. 8x TB KIA. TIC closed at 1639Z."
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"At 070924Z Feb 07, 1x Motorcycle SVBIED struck a USPI convoy heading west on HWY 1 (1km W Maywand District, Kandahar Province). No grid was given. District police responded. DYNACORP passed on the information that was received from the Governor's Office. There were 3x LN KIA, 2-3x LN WIA. NFI ATT."
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"At 110641Z Feb 07, FF received SAF from 2x Insurgents in Tarin Kowt District, Uruzgan Province. ANA returned fire, 1x ANA was wounded, 1x ANA was killed. There were also 7x more ANP that were wounded, and 1x ANP was killed. In addition, ANA detained 10x males. TIC closed at 1550Z. UPDATE at 1612Z: 10x OMF were reported to be KIA."
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"Gereshk District, Mirmandab Village. ISAF patrol engaged TB element. NFTR."
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"At 1015Z 14 February, LOWLAND 31 identified 25 persons with SAF/PKM/RPG. CF received sporadic SAF from 3-4 personnel. LL31 RTB, no CF injuries, minor damage to vehicle. UAV on scene for possible BDA. Possible 5 x enemy WIA, 4 x enemy KIA. TIC closed."
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"At 1935Z 14 February, 7 enemy troops attacked and ABP CP IVO De Wonake Kalay with SAF. F26 and ANA moved to assist and CAS was requested. CAS dropped 2 x 500 lb bombs. 15 TB KIA. TIC closed."
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"At 141415ZFEB07 CJSOTF reported the ABP at a border checkpoint IVO De Wonake Kalay received SAF from an unknown number of enemy. CJSOTF and ANA moved to assist. At 1749 an update was provided in that SAF was being received from enemey PAX and CAS had been requested. F-16s were on station at 1814Z. CAS dropped 2x 500lb bombs, 15x EKIA IVO 42R TV 7803 5671. TIC complete and event closed at 1901Z.ISAF Tracking# 02-200."
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"At 0533Z 15 February, FF were engaged with SAF and RPG. 1 x LN child aged 3-5 assessed cat. B. Reports of further 8-10 LN casualties who were caught in cross-fire; no confirmation. LN casualties brought to Patrol Base Delhi. 1 x P3 confirmed. Intention to to triage and if possible ANP to escort to hospital in LKG. ISAF Tracking# 02-205"
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"At 0530Z 15 February, CF were engaged by multiple groups of 1-3 x TB. CF engaged TB with HMG. TIC closed. Following SHOTREP at 0732Z TIC reopened. CF received SAF at JTAC Hill. FP PID and 7 x TB engaged with HMG. At 1506Z 15 February, JTAC Hill received SAF and heavy RPG fire. FF received 4 casualties(UK Mil) which were CASEVACED to Bastion. FF engaged TB FP 400m south of JTAC Hill with Javelin and 105mm light gun resulting in 8 x TB KIA. TIC closed."
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"At 0810Z ANP reported that one of their vehicles has struck an IED 87km SE of Farah PRT, Bakwa District, Farah Province vicinity grid 41S NR 054 632 near Saghay Village. They are reporting 5 injured ANP and requesting MEDEVAC. PRT elements are conducting a link-up and will attempt to coordinate MEDEVAC in vicinity of grid 41S NR 2011 7013. The evacuation site could not be secured by ISAF forces therefore ANP will be conducting a ground evac. PRT elements will continue mission in support of RC West Operation OQAB 25 to Delaram."
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"At 150810ZFEB07 ANP reported that one of their vehicles has struck an IED 87km SE of Farah PRT, Bakwa District, Farah Province vicinity grid 41S NR 054 632 near Saghay Village. They are reporting 5 injured ANP and requesting MEDEVAC. PRT elements are conducting a link-up and will attempt to coordinate MEDEVAC in vicinity of grid 41S NR 2011 7013. The evacuation site could not be secured by ISAF forces therefore ANP will be conducting a ground evac. PRT elements will continue mission in support of RC West Operation OQAB 25 to Delaram. ISAF Tracking # 02-216."
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"On 181000ZFEB07 ANP reports that a vehicle in their convoy struck an IED and/or Mine in Bakwa District. They have 3 ANP KIA and 3 WIA; one DOW enroute to FOB Farah. All casualties have arrived at FOB Farah, are receiving treatment and awaiting MEDEVAC to Herat"
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"At 0627Z TF PROFESSIONAL requested MEDEVAC as a result of a suicide bomber and SAF. 4 US Mil. injured UPDATE: Threat report in Khowst. NDS reports possible second suicide bomber vic. Khost Hospital 42S WB 84855 89402. ANP searching. Tracking #02-092. 4 X CF WIA, 2 X MEDEVAC via air to Salerno CSH. 2 X CF WIA via ground evac to Salerno CSH. At approx. 0628Z a SIED was detonated at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the New Khost Hospital ER. The bomber exited the EAST side of the hospital and proceeded NORTH toward the ceremony area. He passed through an ANP search checkpoint. Details are still forthcoming whether he broke through or was searched routinely. SGT XXXXX from Khost PRT yelled for the bomber to stop. The bomber started running toward the ceremony area. CF engaged with small arms fire. The wounded bomber sat down and detonated a suicide vest. Initial reports are no local nationals were injured. Governor Jamal was moved by his PSD from the area. He is uninjured. Update to CF WIA. 6 WIA. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Khost hospital emergency room was attacked by a suicide bomber at 1057 Local time. 5 US Mil injured. 2 Medevac by air to Salerno Hospital; 3 by ground. Initial reports described bombing and SAF. It appears that SAF was from Coalition Forces and directed at the bomber prior to detonation. Details: ANA had security on outer perimeter of the Khost ER opening ceremony. PRT Commander was making remarks during the ceremony and observed the bombers approach. ANA was searching bomber when he ran through the ANA toward the ceremony. Bomber was shot 4 times with M4/M16 fire and twice with 9mm fire. Bomber was wrestled to the ground by a soldier from the PRT, giving US members and other attendees time to run for cover before bomber could detonate. The soldier shot the bomber then ran for cover just before the bomber detonated. Injuries were as follows: 4x possible concussions, 1x possible broken jaw, 2x bleeding from the mouth but not life-threatening, 1x shrapnel to shoulder, 1x shrapnel to legs and back, 1x minor lacerations (this is the 5th individual, not included in the initial injury reports). 4 individuals were members of the Khost PRT, 1 was a soldier from TF Professional. No civilian casualties were reported. Damage to the Hospital is unknown at this time. Attendees at the event included Khost Governor Jamal, Khost Director of Public Health, Various Media (print and television) PRT Khost, TF Professional, etc. Injury update: individual with poss concussion & broken jaw was seen in operating room at Salerno Cash. Will be medevac'd to Bagram and possibly on to Germany. The soldier that wrestled the bomber to the ground received shrapnel to the legs & buttocks and is being examined for possible abdominal trauma. Following attack, Khost PCC reported possibility of second suicide bomber in the vicinity of the Khost Hospital. ANA and AUP forces reportedly searching the area. Event closed at 1100Z. ISAF Tracking# 02-292. ================================================ Summary from CEXC report (CEXC) The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Khowst hospital emergency room was attacked by a suicide bomber. The bomber was wearing a vest underneath a Doctors lab coat. Initial reports described a bombing and small arms fire. The small arms fire was from US Forces and directed at the bomber prior to detonation. Afghan National Army (ANA) had security on the outer perimeter of the ceremony. The Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Commander was making remarks during the ceremony and observed the bomber's approach. ANA was searching the bomber when he ran through the ANA toward the ceremony. Bomber was shot 4 times with M4/M16 fire and twice with 9mm fire. Bomber was wrestled to the ground by a soldier from the PRT, giving US members and other attendees time to run for cover before bomber could detonate. The soldier shot the bomber then ran for cover just before the bomber detonated. Attendees at the event included Khost Governor Jamal, Khost Director of Public Health, various media (print and television). Paladin exploitation was delayed by 24 hours due to lack of a suitable security element. End of CEXC summary ==========================================="
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"At 1256L 21 February, CF received mortar fire. CF returned fire with HMG, GPMG and CAS. At 1417L, CF received SAF and RPG fire. CF returned fire with SAF and GPMG. At 1458L, multiple TB were sighted and CAS engaged with a 500 lb bomb. 5 x TB KIA. TIC closed."
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"At 0953Z 23 February, CF received SAF and RPG fire from a group of EF of unknown size. CF returned fire with GPMG and 25mm. By 1442Z, CF had been engaged by 4-8 RPGs and SAF and had 8 x EF KIA and 1 x EF detainee. 1 x LAV III Turret experienced electrical damage from fragmentation from 2 x RPG round. Vehicle self recovered to PBW."
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"Terp called Bagram CoP Asadula in reference to conflict between ANP Officer Hawani and freedom fighter Shajan. The Fight started as a fist fight and escalated to AK-47s. 5 LNs standing around the area were injured. Approx 300 LNs from Janknli near tower 18/19 moved down to the Bagram bazar area intending to start a fight. Nothing ever came of it and the LNs dispersed. The CoP also stated that General Bubajohn may have had something to do with this because he has been recently paying off individuals to start trouble in the BSZ."
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"At 270314ZFEB07 CJSOTF reported that an element was receiving SAF from mulitiple locations, CAS requested. 1 US Mil was wounded with a GSW to the chest. MM(S)02-27B flew to KAF MC at 0450Z. At 0451Z CJSOTF no longer receiving effective SAF. ANA conducting BDA. CJSOTF cut off enemy egress routes. BDA 12 enemy KIA. TIC complete at 0532Z. ISAF Tracking# 02-401."
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"At 0517Z TF Gladius reported a SIED at ECP1 of Bagram AB. TF PALADIN exploited the scene while TF GLADIUS secured the scene. ECP 1 was closed and BAF was locked down. ECP 3 was then opened to Coalition Traffic. Buildings around the ECP were secured. F-15s conducted a show of force in the vicinity of BAF. Initial Casualty figures include 9 KIA (1 US Mil, 1 ROK Mil, 1 AMC Contractor, 3 Local Nationals, 2 Pakistani Nationals, 1 Suicide Bomber). 24 WIA (1 US Mil-RTD, 1 KBR Contractor, 22 Local Nationals). ECP 1 remains closed at this time. ISAF Tracking# 02-405."
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"At approximately 0517Z a suicide bomber detonated himself at the Movement Control Team (MCT) shack near ECP 1 on Bagram Airfield (BAF). It is undetermined at this time, but the bomb may have been a vest packed with explosives and ball bearings. Initial reporting stated that the suicide bomber may have been a truck driver coming from Tagab by way of FOB 33. This information is unsubstantiated at this time. The drivers papers stating that there was a driver coming from Tagab was taken from the scene by local ANP and retrieved by BAF CI. It is undetermined at this time if the information actually belonged to the bomber. Reporting from the scene stated that there was 1 US KIA, 1 KBR KIA, one Korean KIA, 21 LNs WIA, 1 US WIA (who has returned to duty) and 1 GOV or KBR WIA. Further reporting from CJTF-76 stated that the Taliban announced on BBC and Al Jazeera that they were responsible for the attack and that the intended target was Vice President Cheney. The report of a possible second bomber or trigger man was unfounded when BAF CI questioned the individuals captured at Tower 24. There was a LN that was injured during the blast and attempted to get help from the US Hospital. He was redirected to the Egyptian Hospital and apprehended when he was thought to have discarded a possible trigger mechanism for the bombing. This was found to be a tourniquet that was applied after the explosion to wounds sustained by the suicide bombing. ========================================================================= Summary from duplicate report *CEXC Report* (CEXC) Post blast investigation revealed that the explosion...was the result of a suicide device delivered on foot. The suicide device was initiated IVO of the shelters. In the local area were 1 x US MCT soldier, 1 x Korean escorting soldier, numerous LNs and several contractors. A 1012 man US PRT had moments prior, passed the point of initiation as they left BAF in armored HMMWVs. The explosion resulted in significant casualties. CEXC BAF conducted scene exploitation. CASUALTIES AND DAMAGED EQUIPMENT 4. (S//REL) a. Casualties: 20 KIA, (1xUS, 1xRoK, 1xUS Contactor, 1xANA, 15xLNs), 1xEKIA 17 WIA (1xUS, 1xUS Contactor, 15 x LNs) fig approx due to walking wounded leaving scene. (S//REL) b. Equipment: 2x HMMWV Light fragmentation damage 1x LN vehicles with heavy fragmentation damage Multiple LN vehicles with light fragmentation damage At 0517ZFEB07 TF Gladius reported a SIED at ECP1 of Bagram AB. TF PALADIN exploited the scene while TF GLADIUS secured the scene. ECP1 was closed and BAF was locked down. ECP3 was then opened to Coalition Traffic. Buildings around the ECP were secured. F-15's conducted a show of force in the vicinity of BAF. Initial Casualty figures include 9 KIA (1 US Mil, 1 ROK Mil, 1 AMC Contractor, 3 Local Nationals, 2 Pakistani Nationals, 1 Suiced Bomber). 24 WIA (1US Mil-RTD, 1 KBR contractor, 22 Local Nationals). Further reporting from CJTF-76 stated that the Taliban announced on BBC and Al Jazeera that they were responsible for the attack and that the intended targetwa Vice President Chaney. The report of a possible second bomber or trigger man was unfounded when BAF CI questioned the individuals captured at Tower 23. There was an LN that was injured during the blast and attempted to get help from the US Hospital. He was directed to the Egyptian Hospital and apprehended when he thought to have discarded a possible trigger mechanism fo the bombing. This was found to be a tourniquet that was applied after the explosion to wounds. ISAF Trackting #02-405 "
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