ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-069
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 23, 2011) - We are aware of an incident in Nahr-e Saraj today where a known insurgent was targeted by a coalition helicopter.

As a result of the engagement five local children were regrettably injured.

Subsequently, the injured were evacuated to an International Security Assistance Force medical facility and are currently being treated.

ISAF is currently assessing this event, and more details will be released as they become available.

 Coalition forces take every allegation of civilian casualties seriously.