Afghan War Diary · Field report
010530Z TF PALADIN LRCT, TURN-IN, KABUL CITY, KABUL PROVINCE
Report date 2007-07-01 03:30:00 · Published by WikiLeaks on 25 July 2010 · View original report »
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| Report key | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8E472766-03AC-4777-A622-00A2D46FE773 | RC CAPITAL | 34.53956985 | 69.09361267 |
| Date | Type | Category | Affiliation | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-01 03:30:00 | Explosive Hazard | IED Found/Cleared | ENEMY | 0 |
| Enemy | Friend | Civilian | Host nation | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killed in action | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wounded in action | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report text
The following items were found within the NDS bunker and removed for further analysis at CEXC:- a. 1 x Long range cordless telephone RC pack. This was contained in an improvised metal box measuring 145x105x33mm and wrapped in 17mm pat. This item has 7 wires, 2 sets of 2 twisted together with bared ends, 1 set of 2 twisted together ending with a crocodile clip on each and a final single wire approx 1000mm in length. Externally the box also has a single green LED. X-Rays revealed a complex circuit within. b. 1 x modified ballast box containing 2 x AA batteries (possibly used in a hoax). c. 1 x digital watch. d. 2 x Durata 9v PP3 batteries wrapped in off white paper with clear pat securing. e. Various wires including PP3 battery connectors and a jack plug. f. <2kg of possible black oily granular explosive.(Sulphur based) g. 3 x possible prepared charges approx 2kg each (RDX based). These items contained a light orange possible explosive with an orange det cord loop exposed (knotted within the main charge). Item bound by tape. h. 2 x possible prepared charges approx 2kg each (RDX based). These items contained a light orange possible explosive with an orange det cord loop exposed (knotted within the main charge). These 2 items contained magnets on one side. Item bound by tape. CEXC REPORT: CEXC_AFG_510_07
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| Report key | 8E472766-03AC-4777-A622-00A2D46FE773 |
|---|---|
| Tracking number | 2007-198-035814-0007 |
| Attack on | ENEMY |
| Reporting unit | CEXC |
| Unit name | CEXC |
| Type of unit | ANSF |
| Originator group | UNKNOWN |
| Updated by group | J3 ORSA |
| MGRS | 42SWD0859021989 |
| DColor | RED |