The United States said yesterday that it regrets the loss of live
during the US-led military operations in Afghanistan and said it is
investigating such reports.
"We regret the loss of life among the innocent Afghanis who we are committed
to protect," White House spokesman Tony Fratto said.
Fratto said an investigation is going on about reports that nearly 90
civilians were killed in the U.S.-led coalition military operations.
"These reports are being investigated in Afghanistan and we'll look for the
results of that investigation," Fratto said.
"Coalition forces take precautions to prevent the loss of civilians, unlike
the Taliban and militants who target civilians and place civilians in harm's
way," the spokesman said.
If confirmed, this will be one of the deadliest incidents in Afghanistan
since 2001.
