Afghan Airstrike Hit Legitimate Targets

Afghan Airstrike Hit Legitimate Targets
DefenseLink | November 29, 2007

WASHINGTON - An air strike earlier this week in eastern Afghanistan was based on credible intelligence from multiple sources and by all indications struck its intended targets, the Pentagon’s press secretary told reporters Nov. 28.

NATO International Security Assistance Force troops used precision-guided munitions in the late Nov. 26 air strike in the mountainous Nuristan province, killing several insurgents, Geoff Morrell said during a Pentagon briefing.

Abdullah Jan, the western Nuristan Taliban commander, is believed to be among those killed.

Morrell dismissed press reports that the attack had mistakenly killed civilian construction workers. He noted that the closest known construction site was a kilometer away from the target area and that no structures, vehicles or other construction equipment were anywhere near the impact area.

“We deem it at this point a legitimate air strike,” Morrell said. He cited reports from ISAF and U.S. commanders in Afghanistan. “They had a legitimate target, they had multiple credible sources, and they believe they got their target. And at this point, there is no indication to believe there were the civilian casualties as are being described."


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uhc comment: I wonder if these guys talked to the Army guys????? http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=259&topic_id=7476