By Kimberly Dozier - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Nov 28, 2011 17:34:42 EST
WASHINGTON — A case of mistaken identity may have led to the deadliest case of friendly fire with Pakistan since the Afghanistan war began, U.S. officials believe.Posted : Monday Nov 28, 2011 17:34:42 EST
The Associated Press has learned details of the raid, which began when a joint U.S.-Afghan special operations team was attacked by militants in Afghanistan.
The team then called for airstrikes, which killed up to 25 Pakistani soldiers at a border post inside Pakistan.
According to U.S. military records, the joint U.S.-Afghan patrol checked with Pakistani before returning fire. Officials described the records on condition of anonymity to discuss classified matters.
Hunting the escaped militants two hours later, the U.S. commander spotted what he thought was a militant encampment, and called for the deadly air strikes. That encampment was apparently the Pakistani base.
Washington Time
Kabul Time
London Time
0 comments:
Post a Comment