The governor of southern Afghanistan's Helmand Province says seven civilians were accidentally killed when a NATO helicopter fired on two vehicles believed to be carrying Taliban fighters on March 25.
The Associated Press cites a statement issued by Governor Mohammad Gulab Mangal saying the seven victims were two men, two women, and three children who were traveling in another vehicle near the NATO-targeted ones.
NATO has confirmed the strike, which occurred in the Naw Zad district of Helmand Province, but has given no casualty figures pending an investigation.
compiled from agency reports
The Associated Press cites a statement issued by Governor Mohammad Gulab Mangal saying the seven victims were two men, two women, and three children who were traveling in another vehicle near the NATO-targeted ones.
NATO has confirmed the strike, which occurred in the Naw Zad district of Helmand Province, but has given no casualty figures pending an investigation.
compiled from agency reports