In Afghanistan, govt air strikes kill 24 civilians

In Afghanistan, govt air strikes kill 24 civilians

In Afghanistan, govt air strikes kill 24 civilians

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Kabul : Government airstrikes killed 24 civilians, including children, and wounded six others in Afghanistan, witnesses said on Sunday. The Khanabad district where the village is located is Taliban controlled. The Afghan Defence Ministry said the air strikes killed 30 Taliban fighters, but added an investigation was being held into claims that civilians were among those killed.

 

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the air strikes and said the Taliban had no operation in the area at the time of the airstrike. The UN has criticised both sides for the conflict. 

 

In Afghanistan, govt air strikes kill 24 civilians

In Afghanistan, govt air strikes kill 24 civilians

Government airstrikes killed 24 civilians, including children, and wounded six others in Afghanistan, witnesses said on Sunday. The Khanabad district where the village is located is Taliban controlled. The Afghan Defence Ministry said the air strikes killed 30 Taliban fighters, but added an investigation was being held into claims that civilians were among those killed.

 

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the air strikes and said the Taliban had no operation in the area at the time of the airstrike. The UN has criticised both sides for the conflict. — AP

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