"We did not target a mosque, but the building that we did target – which was where the meeting took place – is about 50 feet from a mosque that is still standing," spokesperson Colonel John Thomas said.
"Kami tidak mengarahkan target ke sebuah masjid, tapi bangunan yang berada di dekatnya - tempat di mana para milisi melakukan pertemuan - sekitar 50ft (15m) dari masjid," kata juru bicara Kolonel John J Thomas.