ISAF Looks into Helmand Civilian Casualty
ISAF Looks into Helmand Civilian Casualty
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-038 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 7, 2011) — International Security Assistance Forces conducted operations in Helmand province today in order to disrupt insurgent’s command, control and improvised explosive device networks.  During the operation in Nad ‘Ali district, a child was accidentally killed from fragmentation of an air weapons team strike.  After the strike, ISAF service members discovered the child was killed in a compound near the target.  "This is a deeply regrettable accident," said U.S. Army Col. Patrick Hynes, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Our thoughts and concerns are with the family during this difficult time."