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Afghan Children Killed by NATO Air Strike in Shigal

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A further six women are believed to have been injured in the incident in Shigal district, Kunar province.

Villagers and officials told the BBC that a roof of a house collapsed during an air strike, causing the casualties.

NATO confirmed that “fire support” was used in Shigal but said it did not have any reports of civilian deaths.

In a statement, the International Security Assistant Force (ISAF) said it was “aware of several civilians injured from the engagement” on Saturday and was currently assessing the incident.

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