US defence chief expresses regret for Afghan deaths

US defence secretary Robert Gates expressed "personal regret" today for recent US airstrikes that killed Afghan civilians.

US defence chief expresses regret for Afghan deaths
Wed, 17 Sep, 2008 - 09:24

US defence secretary Robert Gates expressed "personal regret" today for recent US airstrikes that killed Afghan civilians.

After meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Gates told reporters he had offered "personal regret for the loss of innocent lives".

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