The Taliban announce that the leader of operations and intelligence of Islamic State – Khorasan Province was killed during a raid in Kabul.
Taliban Leader Killed During Kabul Raid
Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan, visited military and civilian personnel assigned to Regional Command-East, Nangarhar province, Sept. 5. Allen received a briefing and walking tour of Torkham Gate area of operations during his visit and thanked U.S. and Afghan forces for their service and sacrifice. ISAF is a key component of the international community's engagement in Afghanistan, assisting Afghan authorities in providing security and stability while creating the conditions for reconstruction development.