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1 Downloaded from: justpaste.it/2z7w Operation reporting for policemen killed in shootout in Wardak WARDAK, June 30 Three puppets what they call civil order police were killed and one more wounded a clash with the Islamic Emirate s Mujahideen yesterday in Syed Abad district of Wardak province. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy sanctuary hit with missiles in Paktika PAKTIKA, June 30 The enemy post located in Zirok district of Paktika province came under missiles fire by Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate on Saturday. At least two missiles hit the post but there are no reports of the enemy s casualties. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Gunfight kills several puppets in Badakhshan BADAKHSHAN, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate, in a gunfight resulting from a surprise attack, killed or wounded a number of the puppets in Jaram district of Badakhshan province on Saturday. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy redoubt comes under attack in Nangarhar NANGARHAR, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate Saturday attacked the enemy s army sanctuary in Khogiyani district of Nangarhar province, damaging the post and causing the enemy severe losses. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Fighting Paktia leaves Arbaki puppets dead PAKTIA, June 30 A deadly fighting was reported between Mujahideen and the puppet forces in Jani Khel district of Paktia province on Saturday, killing and wounding a number of the Arbaki militias. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 2 Arbaki militias killed in Wardak WARDAK, June 30 Two Arbaki puppet while riding on a motorcycle came under attack in Nirkh district of Wardak province yesterday. Both Arbakis were shot dead by Mujahideen, where their weapons and motorcycle got seized. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 3 puppets taken down, 10 wounded in eastern Afghanistan NANGARHAR, June 30 A heavy clash was reported between Mujahideen and the puppet forces in eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday. The fighting unfolded in Achin district and went on for about an hour, killing three puppets and wounding 10 others, whereas a tank and a vehicle of the enemy forces got destroyed in the fighting. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid District building hit with heavy weapons; 4 killed LOGAR, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate attacked the district of Kharwar district of Logar province with missiles and rockets one Saturday, killing and wounding four policemen. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 3 policemen injured after their vehicle moves over IEDs PAKTIKA, June 30 A roadside bomb blast hit the enemy s vehicle in Khair Kot district of Paktika province on Saturday, leaving three policemen wounded. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Puppet killed in bombing WARDAK, June 30 One puppet soldier got killed with another wounded in bomb blast in Sayed Abad district of Wardak province on Saturday. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 7 Arbakis including two commanders killed in northern Afghanistan TAKHAR, June 30 A remotely

2 detonated bomb blast blew up targeting the enemy vehicle in Khwaja Ghar district of the province, killing five Arbakis and two commanders, known as Khizr and Dad. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy post attacked in Paktika PAKTIKA, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate attacked the enemy post in Shakin district of Paktika province on Saturday, using missiles and mortars. At least 6 rounds struck the post but there no reports of the losses of the enemy. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Mujahideen take down 4 US terrorist troops in Logar LOGAR, June 30 Later on Saturday a shootout erupted following a surprise attack by the Islamic Emirate s Mujahideen in Baraki Barak district of Logar province that killed four invading troop and wounded some others, whereas two Mujahideen, too, embraced martyrdom during the fight. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Commander Sadiq along with two gunmen killed, 4 injured BALKH, June 30 A remotely detonated bomb blast blew apart the vehicle carrying Gen Sadiq, commander of Aminat in Mazar-e-Sharif city, the capital of Balkh province, killing the Gen Sadiq, the primary target and two of his bodyguards with wounding four others on Saturday. The target is said to be one of the cruelest and most corrupt persons in the area who was involved in severe crimes, corruption, torture and murders. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy outpost shelled with mortar shells in Paktika PAKTIKA, June 30 A number of the puppets were killed or wounded in Barmal district, Paktika province when they had their post stuck with three of the mortar shells fired by Mujahideen of the Islamic on Saturday. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy sanctuary hit with missiles; 2 killed KUNAR, June 30 The enemy post located in the capital of Kunar province came under missiles fire by Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate last night, killing two puppets. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Gunfight kills 2 Arbaki in Kunduz KUNDUZ, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate, in a gunfight resulting from a surprise attack, killed two puppets and wounding another one on Saturday evening in Dashti Archi district of Balkh province. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 2 killed as enemy redoubt comes under attack NANGARHAR, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate Saturday attacked the enemy s army sanctuary in Mohmand Darah district of Nangarhar province, damaging the post and killing two policemen with leaving another wounded. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy army base struck with missiles in Kabul KUBUL, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate attacked the enemy base in Khak-e-Jabar district of Kabul province on Sunday, a report says with offering details of the losses. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Outpost shelled in northern Afghanistan BAGHLAN, June 30 A number of the puppets were killed or wounded as Mujahideen of the Islamic bombarded their post with mortar shells in Poli Khomri district, Baghlan last night. Three Arbakis including their commander got badly wounded in the attack. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Motorcycle blast kills 2 minions, hurts 3 others NANGARHAR, June 30 At least two puppet soldiers were killed and three others wounded in explosives planted in motorbike detonating in Bati Kot district of Nangarhar province. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid \

3 3 Arbaki injured in attack on post LAGHMAN, June 30 - Three Arbakis are reported to have fatally injured in bomb blast conducted by Mujahideen on their post in the capital of Laghman province this morning. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 9 puppet soldiers changes allegiance to Mujahideen JUZJAN, June 30 A news report states that 9 soldiers of the puppet forces have laid down their arms to join Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate. They have surrendered to Mujahideen Khamyamb district of Juzjan province. The above-mentioned group handed over their weapons to Mujahideen, vowing to cut of ties with the enemies of the country while devoting themselves to fighting against the invading forces and their puppets to uphold and carry on the pure cause of Jihad in the path of Allah Almighty. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 2 puppets killed, 3 inured in bombing LOGAR, June 30 A bomb blast in the capital of Logar province killed two puppet soldiers and wounded two others on Sunday. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid 4 invading terrorists killed as their tank runs over IED KUNDUZ, June 30 At least four invaders were killed Sunday in bomb explosion setting off under their tank in Chahar Darah district of Kunduz province. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy sanctuaries attacked in Paktika PAKTIKA, June 30 A number of the enemy s posts in Yahiya Khail district of Paktika province came under attack by Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate last night, inflicting deadly losses on the enemy but the exact figures on the dead and wounded is not determined yet. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Gunfight kills 2 Arbaki, wounds 5 in Kunar KUNAR, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate, in a gunfight resulting from a surprise attack, killed two Arbaki puppets and wounded five others on Sunday morning in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Enemy base comes under attack in Logar LOGAR, June 30 Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate attacked the enemy base in the capital of Logar province today, causing the invading forces severe losses. Reported by Zabihullah Mujahid Attack on check post in Shahjoi leaves 3 gunmen dead ZABUL, Jun police were killed early yesterday morning after Mujahideen carried out a heavy and light arms attack on their check post located near Haji Ghauthuddin pump, adjacent Shahjoi district center. Meanwhile, enemy forces are still carrying out raids in the district and have beaten locals in Kartash village today. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Landmine takes out enemy tank ZABUL, Jun. 30 An ANA tank was blown apart by a landmine yesterday at 08:00 am in Bagh area adjacent Arghandab district center, killing all the puppets onboard however their numbers are unknown. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 2 ANA, 1 Arbaki killed in Sangin HELMAND, Jun. 30 Reports from Sangin say that a heavy clash took place between Mujahideen and combined hireling troops from 06:30 am till 11:00 am Saturday in Sarwan Kala region s Peroz area during which 2 ANA and an Arbaki gunman (Doctor) were killed and 2 others Arbakis wounded. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 3 ANA killed, another detained in clash HELMAND, Jun. 30 Mujahideen ambushed the foot patrol of hireling ANA yesterday at 08:00 am in Sarwan Kala region s Lewani area, Sangin, sparking a 1 hour firefight as a result, 3 gunmen were killed and 2 wounded one of whom was later detained by Mujahideen and his rifle seized. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Nawzad blast kills hireling trooper, wounds 2 HELMAND, Jun. 30 A hireling trooper perished and 2 others were severely wounded in Alizo area of Nawzad district 06:00 am this morning when a bomb which they were trying to defuse detonated. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi US-nato outpost hit with artillery fire HELMAND, Jun. 30 Two 82mm artillery rounds fired by

4 Mujahideen 06:00 am this morning slammed inside a US-nato outpost, located in Heyderabad region of Gerishk district, however the exact losses inflicted are unknown. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi IED attack kills 2 ANA in Musa Kala HELMAND, Jun hireling ANA were killed Saturday at 08:00 am when a bomb detonated on their foot patrol in Musa Kala district s Gorjad area. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Hireling commander wounded in bomb blast FARYAB, Jun. 30 Shuja, a key Arbaki commander was severely wounded in Dawlatabad district s Khairabad area when a bomb detonated on him at 04:00 pm on Saturday. Officials say that other Arbakis opened indiscriminate fire into the surrounding areas after the blast from which an innocent villager (Abdul Mubin) was injured. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Khashrod district governor wounded, 3 guards killed in ambush NIMROZ, Jun. 30 Officials reporting from Khashrod district say that Mujahideen ambushed the motorcade of the hireling district governor (Hashiim Khan Noorzai) between Dalili and Chakhansur areas Saturday midmorning as a result, the vehicle of the target overturned, leaving the governor wounded and 3 of his guards dead. It is said that the governor was later taken to a hospital by foreign invaders where he is said to be in a critical condition. 1 Mujahid was also injured in the operation and another rewarded martyrdom (may Allah accept him), officials said. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi IED attack destroys nato fuel tanker, kills 2 drivers HERAT, Jun. 30 A roadside bomb placed in Tor Ghwandi bazaar of Rabat-e-Sangi district hit and destroyed a nato fuel tanker 08:00 am yesterday morning, instantly killing both of the puppet drivers. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Double IED attack kills 3 puppets, wounds 5 ZABUL, Jun. 30 The foot patrol of hireling troops was targeted with simultaneous IED blasts near the compound of Gulraz adjacent Qalat city at 09:00 pm last night as a result, 3 gunmen were killed and 5 others including commander Muhammad Rasool were wounded. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi ANA tank blown apart by landmine, 5 killed HELMAND, Jun ANA puppets were killed 10:00 pm last night when a landmine obliterated their patrol tank on the main road of Charkhakyano Manda area, Sangin district. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 3 hirelings killed, 3 wounded in ambush URUZGAN, Jun. 30 Mujahideen killed 3 hireling troops and wounded 3 others during an ambush on the enemy foot patrol in Sheikhan area of Khas Uruzgan district at midnight. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Khaskrez IED attack kills 2 police, destroys motorbike KANDAHAR, Jun. 30 A police motorbike was obliterated with an IED, killing both of the gunmen yesterday at 10:00 am in Khakrez district s Dub Khakrez area. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Check post attacked in Khakrez, 3 killed KANDAHAR, Jun. 30 A security check post located in Siyah Sang area of Khakrez district came under an armed attack at 11:00 pm last night in which 3 hirelings were killed, officials said adding that 2 Mujahideen were also slightly injured by return fire. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Tank and 4 invaders eliminated in Maiwand KANDAHAR, Jun. 30 A powerful landmine blew apart a USnato tank midmorning today at 09:00 am local time near Sufi Ghafar pump in Gach Karez area of Maiwand district, killing all 4 invaders aboard that were later evacuated off site by medical helicopters. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Mujahideen in Maiwand clash with invaders KANDAHAR, Jun. 30 A one hour clash took place between Mujahideen and foreign invaders at 08:P00 am today in Sra Baghal area of Maiwand district however the enemy losses caused are not known. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 3 invaders killed, 2 wounded in ambush FARAH, Jun. 30 A heavy clash took place following an ambush by Mujahideen on the foot patrol of US troops in Khak Safid district s Haftad Dar area at 07:00 am local time today as a result, 3 American terrorists were killed and 2 others wounded. The enemy later carried out airstrikes in the area however all praise is due to Allah, no Mujahideen were harmed. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 2 ISAF tanks and 1 ANA vehicle eliminated by landmines KANDAHAR, Jun. 30 Reports arriving from Arghasan district say that late on Saturday afternoon, Mujahideen carried out a 2 hour heavy and light arms attack on a border police outpost in Shna Nari area, likely to have caused the enemy heavy losses. Meanwhile, Mujahideen countered the convoy of foreign invaders and their hireling that were arriving from Boldak district early this morning with landmines which blew apart 2 US-nato tanks and a ANA pickup truck

5 between 09:00 am and 10:00 am local time. The casualties were later transferred off site by medical helicopters however their exact numbers could not be determined. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Arbaki post attacked in Nawzad HELMAND, Jun. 30 An Arbaki check post located in Shaghzo Karez area of Nawzad district came under a heavy and light arms attack at 01:00 am local time today however the losses inflicted are unknown. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Roadside bomb attack on vehicle kills and wounds 5 hirelings NIMROZ, Jun. 30 A roadside bomb placed parallel police HQ in Nimroz provincial capital hit and destroyed an ANA vehicle 10:00 pm last night, killing 3 puppets onboard and severely wounding 2 others. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Puppet killed as vehicle hits IED, 2 wounded HERAT, Jun. 30 In Rod Gaz area, Adraskan district, a bomb hit and destroyed an ANA vehicle today at 11:00 am local time, instantly killing 1 puppet onboard and wounding 2 others, one of whom is said to be in a critical condition. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Cowardly hireling raid wedding in Bala Baluk FARAH, Jun. 30 Reports arriving from Bala Baluk district say that at around 06:00 am this morning, hireling troops carried out a raid on a compound where a wedding ceremony was taking place in Se Joi village. The enemy who frightened the villagers could not find anything in their operation so they blew up 2 rooms made for farm animals before leaving the area. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 4 hirelings killed in Nad Ali clash, 2 wounded HELMAND, Jun. 30 Mujahideen engaged hireling ANA and ANP after the enemy arrived at Shawal Manda area of Nad district at 06:00 am for an operation, sparking a heavy clash which lasted till around 10:00 am local time in which 4 puppets were killed and 2 others wounded. All praise is due to Allah, no Mujahideen were harmed by the enemy. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Hireling trooper killed, another wounded in infighting ZABUL, Jun. 30 Reports from Atghar district say that infighting broke out between hireling ANA on Saturday during which 1 puppet was killed and another wounded while 2 more were detained and taken away by other hireling troops. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi 4 hirelings killed in clash, vehicle destroyed HELMAND, Jun. 30 A clash reportedly took place between Mujahideen and combined ANA and police dusk time yesterday in Sarwan Kala region s Gharhgi area, Sangin, during which 4 puppets were killed and 2 others wounded while an enemy pickup truck was also destroyed with rocket fire on the main road, causing the enemy further casualties. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Enemy ambushed in Arghasan KANDAHAR, Jun. 30 Mujahideen ambushed enemy troops early this morning after they arrived to Arghasan district s Sarchi area last night, forcing the enemy to flee back to the district center, leaving behind sizeable amount of Pk and Ak ammunition that were seized by Mujahideen. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi Police base hit with mortars ZABUL, Jun. 30 The base of hireling police located in Shahjoi district bazaar was hit with several mortar rounds today at 06:00 pm local time however the losses caused are not known. Reported by Qari Yousuf Ahmadi

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