KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An Afghan forces air strike on a suspected Taliban gathering in the northern province of Kunduz on Monday caused dozens of casualties, including many civilians, officials said.
Abdul Hameed Hameedi, a local police official, said the strike in Dasht-i Archi district outside Kunduz city hit a gathering of Taliban fighters preparing an operation, killing 15 and wounding 10.
A representative from the Taliban leadership council based in the Pakistani city of Quetta was visiting when the air strike took place, he said.
He said there had also been civilian casualties but he had no details.
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WNU Editor: Apparently a high official from the Taliban was visiting this mosque when the airstrike happened. If there was ever a sign and a message to all that the Afghan air force will be operating under different rules of engagement .... I guess this is it.
More News On An Afghan Air Strike That Killed Scores Of Civilians In Kanduz
Carnage as airstrike hits boy's school in Taliban territory -- CBS/AFP
Afghanistan air strike 'kills civilians' at religious school -- BBC
At least 70 killed in Afghan military strike at mosque -- UPI
Taliban, Civilians Killed In Afghan Air Strike -- RFE
Afghan air attack 'kills children' at Kunduz religious school -- Aljazeera
Dozens killed by Afghan air strikes in northern Kunduz -- Arab News
UNAMA Probes Reports Of Civilian Casualties In Airstrike -- Tolo News
Afghans bury civilians as U.N. investigates air strike -- Reuters
Yep , nothing show gov determination than shooting it own citizens
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