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Wednesday 14 August 2013 - 15:15
Story Code : 44697

US-led rocket attack kills 2 in eastern Afghanistan

[caption id="attachment_29637" align="alignright" width="210"] US soldiers in Afghanistan[/caption]
At least two civilians have been killed in a US-led rocket attack in Afghanistans eastern province of Kunar,Press TVreports.
According to Afghan officials, rockets were fired from inside a foreign base in Kunars capital city of Asadabad.

Reports say at least three other civilians, including a child, were injured in the attack.

Meanwhile, Kunars governor has condemned the attack, demanding US-led foreign forces in the country to provide an explanation for the deadly incident.

On August 1, 45 people were killed in US-led airstrikes carried out in the Nimruz and Nangarhar provinces.

The US claims its airstrikes target Taliban militants. However, according to Afghan sources, many civilians fall victim to such attacks.

The United States and its allies invaded Afghanistan in 2001 as part of so-called war on terror. The offensive removed the Taliban from power, but insecurity remains across the country.

By Press TV

 

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