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Nato strike kills Afghan civilians

A Nato helicopter gunship inadvertently killed two civilians while attacking suspected insurgents in the northern province of Khost, the alliance announced today.

Nato strike kills Afghan civilians

Thu, 24 Mar, 2011 - 08:59

A Nato helicopter gunship inadvertently killed two civilians while attacking suspected insurgents in the northern province of Khost, the alliance announced today.

The attack targeted a Haqqani insurgent network leader in Tere Zayi district yesterday, according to Nato.

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