At least 30 civilians killed in air strike near pine nut field in eastern Afghanistan
t least 30 civilians were killed and 40 injured in an air strike conducted by the Afghan security forces, backed by U.S. air support, in eastern Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday.
The attack, on Wednesday night was aimed at destroying a hideout used by Islamic State (IS) militants, but it accidentally targeted farmers near a field in Wazir Tangi area of Khogyani district i
The defence ministry in Kabul confirmed the strike but refused to share details of civilians casualty caused by the attack.
