BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Several insurgents were killed and eight suspected insurgents were detained March 1 during two separate Coalition forces’ operations to degrade Taliban leadership networks.
Coalition forces performed a search of compounds in the Garmsir District of Helmand Province during an operation targeting a Taliban commander responsible for facilitating foreign fighters and weapons smuggling operations.
Several insurgents were killed when they fired on Coalition forces. 
Coalition forces found and detained four individuals with suspected links to Taliban networks as they continued their search.
Coalition forces also recovered several weapons, ammunition vests and hand-grenades that were destroyed on-site to prevent further use by militant forces.
During a separate operation in the Qalat District of Zabul Province, Coalition forces detained four individuals associated with a Taliban commander responsible for attacks along Highway One. A detainee is also associated with Taliban and foreign fighter facilitation operations.
The detainees from both operations will be questioned on their involvement in Taliban operations as well as other extremist activities.
“Coalition forces operations to degrade the Taliban’s leadership are bolstering ongoing efforts to solidify the stability and security of Afghanistan,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Coalition forces spokesman.