US jets renew strikes after 'stray missile' blunder

American jets roared over the Afghan capital today in a renewed assault a day after a stray strike was reported to have claimed lives in a northern village.

US jets renew strikes after 'stray missile' blunder

American jets roared over the Afghan capital today in a renewed assault a day after a stray strike was reported to have claimed lives in a northern village.

The warplanes appeared to be targeting military installations backing up Taliban front lines north of Kabul. Taliban anti-aircraft fire rang out as the planes flew overhead, but the salvos were ineffective against the high-flying jets.

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