Coalition forces respond to attack, 8 civilians killed in Farah

Written by Bagram Media Center Thursday, 17 July 2008 15:42

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (16 July 2008) – A coalition convoy on a routine patrol yesterday in Bakwa, Farah province came under sustained attack from machine gun and indirect fire from a number of houses adjacent to the road.

The coalition convoy returned fire and called for close air support on the enemy positions. A house was hit; eight civilians were killed, two others injured.

Coalition forces never intentionally target non-combatants, and deeply regret any occurrence such as this where civilians are killed and injured as a result of insurgent activity and actions.

The incident is under investigation.

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