Pentagon Review Cites Pressures, Mistakes in Kabul Strike That Killed Civilians

A Pentagon overview of a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians in August concluded that American forces designed a collection of mistakes and misinterpretations—including failing to location young children nearby minutes prior to the strike—but reported no international laws of war were being violated.

The general in demand of the investigation mentioned the Aug. 29 strike was an comprehensible blunder given the “unique” instances and problems involved. The U.S. had originally claimed it specific and struck a suspected terrorist bomber, ahead of later on indicating it killed an aide employee and a group of civilians such as young children.