The Pentagon has confirmed launching a drone strike against the Logar Province of Afghanistan today, hitting their allies in a case of mistaken identity. The strike kill five Afghan National Army soldiers, and wounded eight others.
The provincial governor’s spokesman said that the attack was “the result of poor coordination between the people on the ground and the operators of the drone.” NATO has promised an investigation into the killings.
The soldiers were on a routine patrol in Charkh, which Afghan officials say is frequented by foreign insurgent fighters. Logar Province lies along the Pakistani frontier.
Other than confirming the incident, US officials would only say that they “value the strong relationship” they enjoy with the Afghan military. The US is pushing Afghanistan to sign a deal to keep occupation forces in Afghanistan “through 2024 and beyond.”
Thanks for the news, since it appears to be being ignored by the MSM and suspiciously your commenters (the latter – so far…). The latest TomDispatch.com article on Afghanistan and the laughable claims of leaving there are relevant here. Not a clue how to link, just go there pls.
I thought these drones were so surgical…….. maybe they Don't want Karzai to extend their murder…er I mean mission………
How sweet to die in such a 'friendly' manner. Lucky soldiers i suppose.
What's wrong, G.I. Joey Drone Operator? Run out of wedding parties to attack? Your genetically defective parents who spawned you must be so proud of your "service".