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8 Afghan Civilians Killed in US-Led Airstrike

Posted Jul 17, 08 7:22 AM CDT in World 

(Newser) – Eight civilians were killed in a coalition airstrike targeting suspected militants in Afghanistan's western province of Farah, Reuters reports. The deaths occurred after American-led forces called for air backup during a roadside firefight Tuesday. A military statement said that officials "deeply regret any occurrence such as this." There were reports of more civilian casualties in another airstrike today.

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Afghan boys walk outside a house damaged by a NATO air strike in Kapisa province, north of Kabul. An air raid in the western Farah province has left 8 civilians dead.   (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
A US Air Force aircraft moves out of position during a mission over Afghanistan. An air raid in the western Farah province has left 8 civilians dead.   (AP Photo)
An air raid in the western Farah province has left 8 civilians dead.   (AP Photo/U.S. Army, Spc. Daniel Love)
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