We are aware of the claims (of the civilian casualties) in eastern Afghanistan but ISAF officials are working with Afghan authorities to investigate the incident.Kabul (ANTARA News) - Eight civilians were killed Saturday night in an air strike conducted by the NATO-led coalition forces in the eastern Afghan province of Paktia, an Afghan provincial official said Sunday.
The overnight attack happened in Gerdasera district and caused the tragic killing of eight Afghan civilians, spokesman of Paktia provincial government Rohullah Samon told Xinhua.
A spokesman from the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) told Xinhua that "we are aware of the claims (of the civilian casualties) in eastern Afghanistan but ISAF officials are working with Afghan authorities to investigate the incident."
The ISAF spokesman said more details will be released in an appropriate time.
Also in Paktia, a total of 20 Taliban militants were killed Saturday night in an operation by coalition forces and Afghan security forces, according to another Afghan official.
The joint operation was carried out in Sayed Karam district, said Abdul Rahman, the deputy provincial governor of Paktia.
(H-AK)
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