East Afghanistan: Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2019

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March - 2	Afghan Air Forces carried out airstrikes on the enemies’ havens in order to ensure security, Bakhtar News reports on March 3. Ministry of National Defense press office stated, the air operations have launched in Sangen District of Helmand, Sancharak Read more... Afghan Air Forces carried out airstrikes on the enemies’ havens in order to ensure security, Bakhtar News reports on March 3. Ministry of National Defense press office stated, the air operations have launched in Sangen District of Helmand, Sancharak District of Sar e pul, Dasht-e-Qala District of Takhar, Qarabagh, Dehyak and Andar Districts of Ghazni, Hesarak District of Nangarhar, Zurmat District of Paktia, Shulgara District of Balkh, Shahwalikut District of Kandahar and vicinity of Tirinkot city.As a result, 350 terrorists including Shafiqullah, Mullah Zanjer, Mullah Noor Ahmad known as Khalid, Abdullah, Zahidullah, Yousuf, Badruddin, Mullah Faizullah, Mawlai Nematullah, Mawlawi Muhammadi, Mullah Noorulhaq and Mullah Temoor Shahwere killed. Tens of their fighting positions, hideouts and depots destroyed as well. Read less...
March - 3	The defense and security forces during clearing operations killed 23 armed militants in Laghman, Kandahar, Baghlan, Faryab and Helmand province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on March 4. 13 other insurgents have been wounded and a hideout of the insurg Read more... The defense and security forces during clearing operations killed 23 armed militants in Laghman, Kandahar, Baghlan, Faryab and Helmand province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on March 4. 13 other insurgents have been wounded and a hideout of the insurgents has been demolished. Read less...
March - 4	The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan has announced that 26 militants were killed during the four clearing operations and 90 Special Forces tasks in past 24 hours in different parts of the country,reports Khaama Press. The militants were killed in K Read more... The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan has announced that 26 militants were killed during the four clearing operations and 90 Special Forces tasks in past 24 hours in different parts of the country,reports Khaama Press. The militants were killed in Kunar, Uruzgan and Kunduz provinces. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense, the Afghan Air Forces also conducted 120 flights supporting Afghan National Army and carried out eight airstrikes on enemies’ positions, resulting into the killing of 26 insurgents, 13 were wounded while 2 suspects were arrested. The statement further added that the operations were conducted by the Afghan National Army Forces and with the support of Air Forces in Kunar, Logar, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Baghlan, Kunduz and Helmand provinces. Read less...
March - 5	A Taliban ‘District Shadow Governor’ for Chaparhar District in Nangarhar Province, identified as Shaheen, was killed in an air strike on March 5, reports Khamma Press. Read more... A Taliban ‘District Shadow Governor’ for Chaparhar District in Nangarhar Province, identified as Shaheen, was killed in an air strike on March 5, reports Khamma Press. Read less...
March - 5	According to military sources, Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Gandomak area of Sherzad District in Nangarhar Province killing 11 Taliban militants and destroying 400 pounds of hashish on March 5, reports The Khaama Press.Pajhwok Afghan New Read more... According to military sources, Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Gandomak area of Sherzad District in Nangarhar Province killing 11 Taliban militants and destroying 400 pounds of hashish on March 5, reports The Khaama Press.Pajhwok Afghan News adds that the Taliban ‘shadow district chief’ named Subhanullah known as Shaheen Adel was killed in the operation. Read less...
March - 5	At least 11 Taliban militants including one of their commanders were killed during the airstrikes in Mehtar Lam District of Laghman Province,The Khaama Pressreports on March 6 Read more... At least 11 Taliban militants including one of their commanders were killed during the airstrikes in Mehtar Lam District of Laghman Province,The Khaama Pressreports on March 6 Read less...
March - 5	Further, a‘commander’ of the Haqqani Network, Mullah Mirwais, was arrested in Jalalabd city of Nangarhar Province on March 5, reports Khamma Press.The Ministry of Interior in a statement said that Mullah Mirwaisalias Kamran was arrested during a join Read more... Further, a‘commander’ of the Haqqani Network, Mullah Mirwais, was arrested in Jalalabd city of Nangarhar Province on March 5, reports Khamma Press.The Ministry of Interior in a statement said that Mullah Mirwaisalias Kamran was arrested during a joint operation of the police forces and security personnel belonging to other National Defense and Security institutions.According to the Ministry of Interior, Mullah Mirwais was leading a group of 40 militants in Nangarhar Province and was involved in planning and coordinating several suicide attacks and assassination of individuals in this province. Read less...
March - 5	The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said 35 Islamic State (IS) Khurasan militants have been killed in Achin District of the province. Read more... The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said 35 Islamic State (IS) Khurasan militants have been killed in Achin District of the province. Read less...
March - 5	The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on a private construction firm in Nangarhar Province, reports Khamma Press.According to a statement released by the provincial government, a soldier of the Special Forces of Afghan Intelligence Read more... The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on a private construction firm in Nangarhar Province, reports Khamma Press.According to a statement released by the provincial government, a soldier of the Special Forces of Afghan Intelligence also lost his life in the attack. SATP had earlier reported that Taliban was involved in the attack and 16 workers and five militants were killed in the incident. Read less...
March - 5	Unidentified gunmen killed three people, including a school teacher in the Khewa District of the province, Attaullah Khogyani, the Governor’s spokesman said on March 6, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Read more... Unidentified gunmen killed three people, including a school teacher in the Khewa District of the province, Attaullah Khogyani, the Governor’s spokesman said on March 6, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Read less...
March - 6	A brazen Taliban attack on a construction company’s office came to an end in the province on March 6 leaving 16 workers and five militants dead, an official said, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Read more... A brazen Taliban attack on a construction company’s office came to an end in the province on March 6 leaving 16 workers and five militants dead, an official said, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Read less...
March - 6	Afghan Special Forces repelled an attack near the Jalalabad airfield in Jalalabad city of Jalalabad District in Nangarhar Province on March 6 killing four militants and destroying three suicide vests, three magnetic Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs Read more... Afghan Special Forces repelled an attack near the Jalalabad airfield in Jalalabad city of Jalalabad District in Nangarhar Province on March 6 killing four militants and destroying three suicide vests, three magnetic Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 1 vehicle-borne IED (VBIED), reports Khamma Press. Read less...
March - 7	At least 21 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during air raids carried out by Afghan air forces in Nangarhar on March 7, reports bakhtarnews.com. The IS fighters have been targeted and killed in different parts of Momand Dara and Achin Distric Read more... At least 21 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during air raids carried out by Afghan air forces in Nangarhar on March 7, reports bakhtarnews.com. The IS fighters have been targeted and killed in different parts of Momand Dara and Achin Districts of the province. It has been said, two hideouts of IS along with all military equipment have been destroyed during the attacks, the source added. Earlier on March 6, Afghan Special Forces repelled an attack near the Jalalabad airfield killing four fighters and destroying three suicide vests, three magnetic IEDs and one vehicle-borne IED, the sources added. Also, Intelligence operatives have detained a key Haqqani Network ‘commander’ in Nangarhar province, an official said March 7, reports Pajhwok.com. Attaullah Khogyani, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News. Read less...
March - 9	The National Directorate of Security (NDS) Special Forces Units killed Islamic State (IS) terrorist, Subhanulllah,in the Hazarnaw locality of Momand Dara District on March 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.On March 6, IS launched an attack, in which 16 Read more... The National Directorate of Security (NDS) Special Forces Units killed Islamic State (IS) terrorist, Subhanulllah,in the Hazarnaw locality of Momand Dara District on March 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.On March 6, IS launched an attack, in which 16 employees of the EBE Company were killed and a number of others were injured Read less...
March - 10	The National Defense Ministry reported killing of 98 armed oppositions during several clearing operations of security and defense forces in parts of the country, Bakhtar News reports on March 11. According to National Defense Ministry press office th Read more... The National Defense Ministry reported killing of 98 armed oppositions during several clearing operations of security and defense forces in parts of the country, Bakhtar News reports on March 11. According to National Defense Ministry press office the defense and security forces with support of air forces in the last 24 hours conducting clearing operations in various parts of Ghazni, Urozgan, Logar, Maidan-Wardak, Farah, Nangarhar, Badghis and Helmand provinces killed 98 armed insurgents, wounded four and detained 7 others. Numerous of heavy and light weapons were also seized in the operations. Read less...
March - 10	Two Policemen were killed by unknown gunmen, and their weapons were also seized by the attackers in Nejrab District of Kapisa Province, Bakhtar News reports on March 11. Read more... Two Policemen were killed by unknown gunmen, and their weapons were also seized by the attackers in Nejrab District of Kapisa Province, Bakhtar News reports on March 11. Read less...
March - 11	Afghan Security Forces recovered a weapon storage that belonged to Taliban terrorist group in Acheen District, reports Bhaktar News Agency on March 12. Several heavy and light weapons, bombs and suicide vests were recovered from the place. Read more... Afghan Security Forces recovered a weapon storage that belonged to Taliban terrorist group in Acheen District, reports Bhaktar News Agency on March 12. Several heavy and light weapons, bombs and suicide vests were recovered from the place. Read less...
March - 11	Eleven Islamic State (IS) terrorists were killed in air strikes by Afghan Security Forces in in parts of Heska Mina and Ghanikhail Districts on March 11, reports Bhaktar News Agency. Read more... Eleven Islamic State (IS) terrorists were killed in air strikes by Afghan Security Forces in in parts of Heska Mina and Ghanikhail Districts on March 11, reports Bhaktar News Agency. Read less...
March - 12	A terrorist belonging to the Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) group, Hezbullah, has surrendered to Afghan Security Forces in in Manogi District, reports Khaama Press on March 13. Read more... A terrorist belonging to the Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) group, Hezbullah, has surrendered to Afghan Security Forces in in Manogi District, reports Khaama Press on March 13. Read less...
March - 13	Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Alahsay District of Kapisa Province killing Taliban ‘commander’ Amanullah and two other leaders, The Khaama Press reports on March 14. Read more... Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Alahsay District of Kapisa Province killing Taliban ‘commander’ Amanullah and two other leaders, The Khaama Press reports on March 14. Read less...
March - 13	At least 51 Taliban militants including two of their local ‘commanders’ and leaders were killed in operations of Afghan Special Forces (ASFs) and airstrikes across five separate Provinces in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on March 14. Accordin Read more... At least 51 Taliban militants including two of their local ‘commanders’ and leaders were killed in operations of Afghan Special Forces (ASFs) and airstrikes across five separate Provinces in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on March 14. According to informed military sources, Afghan Special Forces (ASFs) conducted a raid in Alahsay District of Kapisa Province killing Taliban ‘commander’ Amanullah and two other leaders (identity yet to be established). Read less...
March - 17	At least five IS-Islamic State militants, including a ‘commander’, Kateeb Ur Rehman were killed in an airstrike in the vicinity of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, Khamma Press reports on March 17 Read more... At least five IS-Islamic State militants, including a ‘commander’, Kateeb Ur Rehman were killed in an airstrike in the vicinity of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, Khamma Press reports on March 17 Read less...
March - 17	Pajhwok.com adds that a child was killed and a civilian among five uprising members were wounded in a bomb blast in Khogyani district on March 17. Read more... Pajhwok.com adds that a child was killed and a civilian among five uprising members were wounded in a bomb blast in Khogyani district on March 17. Read less...
March - 17	The Special Forces killed seven Taliban militants in a raid in Khogyani District of Nangarhar while an airstrike at a barricaded shooter in Khogyani District resulted into the killing of a barricaded shooter, reports TheKhaama Press. Read more... The Special Forces killed seven Taliban militants in a raid in Khogyani District of Nangarhar while an airstrike at a barricaded shooter in Khogyani District resulted into the killing of a barricaded shooter, reports TheKhaama Press. Read less...
March - 18	At least seven Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike which was carried out in the vicinity of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, Khamma Press reports on March 18. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the Afghan Special Forces calle Read more... At least seven Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike which was carried out in the vicinity of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, Khamma Press reports on March 18. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the Afghan Special Forces called in air support after coming under fire during the operation. Read less...
March - 18	The national army forces in the last 24 hours conducting eight joint clearing operations in various parts of the country killed 45 terrorists, and left eight militants injured, reports Bhaktar News Agency on March 19.According to Defense Ministry, th Read more... The national army forces in the last 24 hours conducting eight joint clearing operations in various parts of the country killed 45 terrorists, and left eight militants injured, reports Bhaktar News Agency on March 19.According to Defense Ministry, the operations were launched in Laghman, Logar, Urozgan, Badghis, Balkh, Baghlan, Kunduz and Helmand provinces. Read less...
March - 20	Three terrorists of Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) were killed, in a drone strike, in the vicinity of Pekha Valley of Achin District on March 20, reports The Khaama Press. Read more... Three terrorists of Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) were killed, in a drone strike, in the vicinity of Pekha Valley of Achin District on March 20, reports The Khaama Press. Read less...
March - 23	Eight Taliban militants were killed in an attack carried out by Taliban fighters on security checkpoints of Afghan local Policemen in Alishing District of Loghman Province on March 23, reports Bakhtar News. The attack was however thwarted by security Read more... Eight Taliban militants were killed in an attack carried out by Taliban fighters on security checkpoints of Afghan local Policemen in Alishing District of Loghman Province on March 23, reports Bakhtar News. The attack was however thwarted by security forces. According to reports, Taliban fighters have sustained heavy losses when reinforcement troops reached the area.There were damages on civilians and Afghan security personnel following the attack. Read less...
March - 24	A prominent Taliban leader identified as Mullah Turab was arrested, along with three other Taliban militants, during an operation of the Special Forces of Afghan National in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on March 24, reports Khamma Press. Read more... A prominent Taliban leader identified as Mullah Turab was arrested, along with three other Taliban militants, during an operation of the Special Forces of Afghan National in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on March 24, reports Khamma Press. A motorycle and a weapon were also confiscated. According to Ministry of Interior, Mullah Turab was involved in planning terrorist attacks in Surkh Rod District and was leading a group of 40 militants. Read less...
March - 24	Also, an airstrike in Taktai Valley, Achin District targeted two defensive fighting positions. Read more... Also, an airstrike in Taktai Valley, Achin District targeted two defensive fighting positions. Read less...
March - 24	Also, at least five Taliban militants were killed during an operation of Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar Province, The Khaama Press reports on March 24. According to military sources, the militants were killed in Bihsud District of the province. Read more... Also, at least five Taliban militants were killed during an operation of Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar Province, The Khaama Press reports on March 24. According to military sources, the militants were killed in Bihsud District of the province. Read less...
March - 24	An underground tunnel of IS (Islamic State) was discovered in Nangarhar Province, Bakhtar Newsreports on March 24. Media office of Nangarhar with releasing a statement said, the IS used this tunnel to defeat the military and target them. According to Read more... An underground tunnel of IS (Islamic State) was discovered in Nangarhar Province, Bakhtar Newsreports on March 24. Media office of Nangarhar with releasing a statement said, the IS used this tunnel to defeat the military and target them. According to the statement, several heavy and light weapons, quantity of explosives were also seized from the tunnel. It is said that, during the military strike, the IS fighters were not present. Read less...
March - 24	On March 24, five civilians have been killed and eight others arrested during a raid by National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel in Nangarhar province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Read more... On March 24, five civilians have been killed and eight others arrested during a raid by National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel in Nangarhar province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Read less...
March - 25	Six persons, including three women and three children were wounded following blast occurred in Nangarhar province on March 25, reports bakhtarnews.com. Ataullah Khogyani Spokesman of Nangarhar governor told, the blast took place close to commercial c Read more... Six persons, including three women and three children were wounded following blast occurred in Nangarhar province on March 25, reports bakhtarnews.com. Ataullah Khogyani Spokesman of Nangarhar governor told, the blast took place close to commercial center in first precinct of Jalalabad city the provincial capital of the Province. Read less...
March - 25	The Afghan Special Forces conducted raid to disrupt Taliban safe havens in Sherzad District of Nangarhar province which left six Taliban fighters dead while five others were detained, The Khaama Press on March 26. Read more... The Afghan Special Forces conducted raid to disrupt Taliban safe havens in Sherzad District of Nangarhar province which left six Taliban fighters dead while five others were detained, The Khaama Press on March 26. Read less...
March - 26	At least 87 militants of ISIS Khurasan, have been killed during the operations of Afghan Special Forces in Achin District of Nangarhar Province, The Khaama Press reports on March 26. Read more... At least 87 militants of ISIS Khurasan, have been killed during the operations of Afghan Special Forces in Achin District of Nangarhar Province, The Khaama Press reports on March 26. Read less...
March - 26	At least four local leaders of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during the airstrikes conducted in Nangarhar Province, Khamma Press reports on March 27. Two militants were killed in Khogyani District and one each in A Read more... At least four local leaders of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during the airstrikes conducted in Nangarhar Province, Khamma Press reports on March 27. Two militants were killed in Khogyani District and one each in Achin and Pacher Agam Districts. Read less...
March - 26	In the meantime, on March 26, the Afghan Military in the East has announced that three other ISIS Khurasan militants were killed in a drone strike in Haska Mina District of the Province. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the coalition forces Read more... In the meantime, on March 26, the Afghan Military in the East has announced that three other ISIS Khurasan militants were killed in a drone strike in Haska Mina District of the Province. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the coalition forces carried out airstrikes in the district leaving at least 3 militants of ISIS Khurasan dead. Read less...
March - 26	Two people have been arrested with consignment of weapons in Nangarhar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on March 27. The detainees wanted to smuggle heavy and light weapons and military equipment to unknown place. It is not clear yet that the detain Read more... Two people have been arrested with consignment of weapons in Nangarhar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on March 27. The detainees wanted to smuggle heavy and light weapons and military equipment to unknown place. It is not clear yet that the detained men were members of terrorist groups or armed dealers. Read less...
March - 27	Also, one Policeman was killed by unknown gunmen motorcyclist in Kohistan District. Read more... Also, one Policeman was killed by unknown gunmen motorcyclist in Kohistan District. Read less...
March - 27	At least eleven militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed or wounded in separate airstrikes conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan reports The Khaama Presson March 28. According to inf Read more... At least eleven militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed or wounded in separate airstrikes conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan reports The Khaama Presson March 28. According to informed military sources, the airstrikes were carried out in Achin and DehBala districts of Nangarhar province in past 24 hours. The sources further added that five of the militants were killed in Achin while 4 others were killed in DehBala district. “Airstrikes in Achin district of Nangarhar killed 5 ISIS-K fighters and wounded another,” the sources said, adding that similar airstrikes in DehBala district killed 4 ISIS-K fighters and wounded another. Read less...
March - 27	Five armed Taliban militants were killed, and four others injured in air raids of NATO forces in Botrab region of Tagab District in Kapisa Province on March 27, reports bakhtarnews.com. Read more... Five armed Taliban militants were killed, and four others injured in air raids of NATO forces in Botrab region of Tagab District in Kapisa Province on March 27, reports bakhtarnews.com. Read less...
March - 31	Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid killing 19 ISIS-K terrorists in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province on March 31. Read more... Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid killing 19 ISIS-K terrorists in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province on March 31. Read less...

*Data till , December 05, 2019

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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