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JWK Strikes Down a Terror Ring in Ghazni

In the last few days, operators from the Polish JW Komandosów (former 1st Special Commando Regiment) conducted operations that resulted in dismantling a terrorist ring in Ghazni province, Afghanistan.

The operations conducted with elements of Afghan Police succeeded in uncovering several secret ammunition caches and IED making equipment. During one of the raids operators came under attack by insurgents. As a result of the exchange, 4 insurgents got killed, including the ringleader, and further 5 were detained, no members of JWK of Afghan police were injured. Commandos of JWK make up Task Force 50 (TF-50) of the ISAF SOF Command, conducting operations in Ghazni province, which is under the supervision of the Polish Military Contingent.

Zia Mohammad, the ringleader, also known as Mawaz was said to lead a group responsible for numerous acts of terrorism. Number one on the Ghazni Police Wanted list, his actions included terrorising the locals, assassinations of key members of local government and police and bombardment of the ISAF bases in Ghazni.

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In the last few days, operators from the Polish JW Komandosów (former 1st Special Commando Regiment) conducted operations that resulted in dismantling a terrorist ring in Ghazni province, Afghanistan.

The operations conducted with elements of Afghan Police succeeded in uncovering several secret ammunition caches and IED making equipment. During one of the raids operators came under attack by insurgents. As a result of the exchange, 4 insurgents got killed, including the ringleader, and further 5 were detained, no members of JWK of Afghan police were injured. Commandos of JWK make up Task Force 50 (TF-50) of the ISAF SOF Command, conducting operations in Ghazni province, which is under the supervision of the Polish Military Contingent.

Zia Mohammad, the ringleader, also known as Mawaz was said to lead a group responsible for numerous acts of terrorism. Number one on the Ghazni Police Wanted list, his actions included terrorising the locals, assassinations of key members of local government and police and bombardment of the ISAF bases in Ghazni.

JW Komandosów in Afghanistan

The Polish Commandos were supported by members of the “Afghan Tigers” antiterrorism unit of the Afghan Police. This unit has been trained by TF-50 to take part in operations just like this. All boots on the ground unanimously agree that the unit has proven to be a valuable asset and a trusted local ally. Afghan Tigers are set to take over from TF-50 when the Polish Military Contingent withdraws from Afghanistan.

JW Komandosów in Afghanistan

In the meantime, the Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS) supported by JW GROM detained insurgents responsible for several IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attacks on ISAF and Afghan forces.

To all the brothers and sisters downrange, Stay Safe!

JW Komandosów in Afghanistan

Sergei

(Pictures courtesy of Polish Press Agency PAP and Polska Zbrojna)

About Bart "Sergei" Norman View All Posts

is a Poland-based firearms instructor and security consultant. A proud member of the Tactical Beard Owners Club, Sergei graduated from Adam Mickiewicz University with a BA in Information Science (Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence), and from The Higher Banking School with an MA in Management Psychology (War on Terror as part of Political Marketing in the US after 9/11). Currently leading a quiet life as

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